Symptom to Diagnosis An Evidence Based Guide, Fifth Edition by Scott D.C. Stern, Adam S. Cifu and Jason Alexander, 5th Edition

An engaging case-based approach to learning the diagnostic process in internal medicine

Symptom to Diagnosis, Fifth Edition teaches an evidence-based, step-by-step process for evaluating, diagnosing, and treating patients based on their clinical complaints. Packed with tables, illustrations, and algorithms, this fifth edition covers the most common symptoms taught in medical education and seen in the clinic. 

Whereas most internal medicine books focus on specific diseases, this valuable resource helps students quantify and qualify symptoms; assess the diagnostic utility of the history, physical exam, and laboratory and diagnostic tests; and formulate the differential diagnosis. By applying the detailed process outlined, learners will adopt a thoughtful framework for diagnosing patients.

Each chapter is built around a common patient complaint that illustrates essential concepts and provides insight into the process by which the differential diagnosis is identified. Coverage for each disease includes Textbook Presentation, Disease Highlights, Evidence-Based Diagnosis, and Treatment. This fifth edition has been updated to reflect the latest research and developments in clinical medicine.

•Enhanced by algorithms, summary tables, and questions that direct evaluation
•Each chapter is built around patient cases that illustrate essential concepts
•Clinical pearls offer expert insights