Authors: Scott D. C. Stern, Adam S. Cifu, & Diane Altkorn
Publisher: McGraw Hill Medical (2019) · Language: English · ISBN-13: 978-1260121124
Symptom to Diagnosis: An Evidence-Based Guide (4th Edition) provides a practical, problem-oriented approach to clinical diagnosis by teaching students and clinicians how to think through patient symptoms systematically. This trusted guide emphasizes critical reasoning, pathophysiologic understanding, and the application of evidence-based principles in diagnostic decision-making.
Key features include:
Step-by-step framework guiding clinicians from patient symptoms to accurate diagnosis using evidence-based logic.
Detailed discussions of common clinical problems across all major organ systems.
Algorithms, tables, and diagnostic schemas to reinforce structured clinical reasoning.
Updated content reflecting current research, clinical guidelines, and evolving standards of care.
Designed to enhance diagnostic accuracy and confidence for medical students, residents, and practicing clinicians.
A cornerstone resource in clinical medicine education, Symptom to Diagnosis: An Evidence-Based Guide (4th Edition) equips learners with the tools to interpret symptoms, construct differential diagnoses, and apply sound clinical judgment in real-world patient care.