by Eugene C. Toy; Terrence H. Liu; Andre R. Campbell; Barnard Palmer
Real-life cases sharpen your critical thinking skills for your clerkship and the shelf exam
The
60 cases in Case Files Surgery feature realistic clinical scenarios
designed to help you enhance and hone your clinical decision-making
skills. Each case includes an easy-to-understand discussion correlated
to key concepts, definitions of key terms, clinical pearls, and
Board-style review questions to reinforce learning. The format allows
you to review a patient vignette and then explore/examine the case in a
contextual, application-based manner. The book is ideal for both
quick-access and slow and careful study.
- Realistic
cases are accompanied by questions that encourage you to think through
the differential diagnosis and treatment options
- Real-life surgery cases with high-yield discussions aligned to clerkship guidelines
- USMLE-style review questions and clinical pearls accompany each case
- Primer on how to approach clinical problems and think like an experienced doctor
