Pulmonary, Gastrointestinal, and Rheumatology (v. 2) (Blueprints Notes & Cases Series) - Tapa blanda

The different features throughout each case (thought questions, charts, discussion, thumbnails) allow for people with different learning styles to pick which way they would prefer to learn. -- 3rd year medical student, University of Nevada School of Medicine These are very complete presentations, looking at the physiology, the science of, and a more clinical approach as well. What I like about the cases is that they combine different aspects of diseases students are responsible for on the boards. ... Some of these are absolutely fabulous in terms of completeness, depth, and explanations. -- 3rd year medical student, Medical College of Virginia The thumbnails provide high yield information that is useful tool. They can be used as a final review before an exam -- 3rd year medical student, Drexel University College of Medicine I think the content of the cases is very good and is appropriate to the content that will be tested on the exam. In addition, each case introduces the other possible diagnoses and diseases so students definitely get a thorough overview of the case. I thought the cases were really well written and comprehensive, thoroughly covering the disease from many aspects such as pathology, physiology, histology etc. ... Ideally, the student would buy this book at the beginning of the year and read it as he progresses through the year. -- 3rd year medical student, SUNY Downstate The cases ... allow for an in-depth analysis of the material that is covered on Step I. The explanations are great and the cases require analytical skill and are presented as they are on the boards. I liked having questions at the end of each case to "test my knowledge" -- 3rd year medical student, Nova Southeastern University

"Blueprints Notes & Cases" has it all! Wondering how your pathophysiology courses will relate to medical practice? Overwhelmed by the amount of reading necessary to cover the basics? Looking for a link between basic science and its clinical application? "Blueprints Notes & Cases - Pathophysiology: Pulmonary, Gastrointestinal and Rheumatology" is just what you need. 'The ability to apply basic science concepts with clinical data is an important skill. Learning the basic science content through the use of a clinical presentation is more meaningful and enjoyable. Students love this new book: What I like about the cases is that they combine different aspects of diseases students are responsible for on the boards...Some of these are absolutely fabulous in terms of completeness, depth, and explanations' - 3rd year medical student, Medical College of Virginia.'I thought the cases were really well written and comprehensive, thoroughly covering the disease from many aspects such as pathology, physiology, histology etc...Ideally, the student would but this book at the beginning of the year and read it as he progresses through the year' - 3rd year medical student, SUNY Downstate. "Blueprints Notes & Cases - Pathophysiology: Pulmonary, Gastrointestinal and Rheumatology" features: clinical cases that introduce the basic science topics; thought questions that integrate the clinical situation with basic science topics being reviewed; basic science review and discussion that presents the answers to the thought questions and provides a clinical framework for the understanding of the basic science topics; thumbnail chart and key points that highlight the essential information presented in the discussion; and, multiple-choice questions that provide a check on your understanding of concepts presented.If you are wondering how the pathophysiology principles you are studying will apply to real-life patients, this book is just what you need. Use it during your coursework to aid in understanding of basic science concepts. It also offers a great review as you prep for exams and your work on the wards. "Blueprints" from Blackwell Publishing helps in every step of medical school. Perfect for medical students - physician assistants, nurse practitioners and related health professionals will also find "Blueprints Notes & Cases" valuable.