Key features:
Succinct case studies presented in an easy-to-read format, listing patient history, examination and investigations
Questions at the end of each case prompt readers to consider their options for diagnosis, investigation and management
Answer pages then guide readers through the clinician's sequence of thoughts and actions
Subsections include histopathology, laboratory medicine (chemical pathology and immunology), haematology and microbiology
Illustrations, information boxes and key points summaries reinforce learning, ideal during exam revision
A broad range of common conditions is covered, from acidosis to urinary tract infection, together with more unusual cases
