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Ferri’s Practical Guide, 9th Edition

Fast Facts for Patient Care (Expert Consult - Online and Print)
Author :
Fred F. Ferri
Date of Publication: 03/2014
For nearly 25 years, Ferri's concise, pocket-sized resource has served as the go-to reference for practical, clinical information among students, residents, and other medical professionals. Formerly known as Practical Guide to the Care of the Medical ...view more

For nearly 25 years, Ferri's concise, pocket-sized resource has served as the go-to reference for practical, clinical information among students, residents, and other medical professionals. Formerly known as Practical Guide to the Care of the Medical Patient, this volume continues to provide a fast, effective, and efficient way to identify the important clinical, laboratory, and diagnostic imaging information you need to get through your internal medicine clerkship or residency

"...useful for those planning an elective or clinical work in the USA or countries with a similar approach to health care". Reviewed by: Jacob F de Wolff, on behalf of British Journal of Hospital Medicine Date: October 2014

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For nearly 25 years, Ferri's concise, pocket-sized resource has served as the go-to reference for practical, clinical information among students, residents, and other medical professionals. Formerly known as Practical Guide to the Care of the Medical Patient, this volume continues to provide a fast, effective, and efficient way to identify the important clinical, laboratory, and diagnostic imaging information you need to get through your internal medicine clerkship or residency

"...useful for those planning an elective or clinical work in the USA or countries with a similar approach to health care". Reviewed by: Jacob F de Wolff, on behalf of British Journal of Hospital Medicine Date: October 2014


New to this edition
  • Apply the latest knowledge and techniques with this updated and streamlined title, which still stays true to the Ferri name.
  • Quickly find important information with content organized into three major sections: Section I, titled "Surviving the Wards," contains information on charting, laboratory evaluation and formulary; Section II provides the differential diagnosis of common signs and symptoms likely to be encountered in the acute care setting; Section III has been completely revised and subdivided into 11 specialty specific diseases and disorders.
  • Carry just the sections you need, add personalized materials, and keep everything together and safe with an improved ring binder and design.
  • Access the full text and procedural videos online at Expert Consult.

Key Features
  • Benefit from the expert guidance of Dr. Fred Ferri, a leading teacher, clinician, and author.
  • Confidently manage patients with the latest clinical information, drug therapies, and lab tests.

Author Information
By Fred F. Ferri, MD,, Clinical Professor, The Warren Alpert Medical School, Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island