Case Teaching In Medicine

""Case Teaching in Medicine"" is a comprehensive guidebook written by Richard C. Cabot, a renowned physician and professor of medicine. The book is designed to provide a series of graduated exercises in the differential diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment of actual cases of disease. It is intended for medical students, residents, and practicing physicians who want to improve their clinical skills and learn how to approach complex medical cases.The book is divided into three parts. Part I provides an introduction to the principles of case teaching and the benefits of using this approach in medical education. Part II presents a series of actual cases of disease, each with a detailed description of the patient's history, physical examination findings, laboratory and imaging studies, and other relevant information. These cases cover a wide range of medical conditions, including infectious diseases, cardiovascular disorders, respiratory disorders, gastrointestinal disorders, renal disorders, endocrine disorders, and neurological disorders.Part III of the book includes a set of questions and exercises that are designed to help readers develop their skills in differential diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment. These exercises are graduated in difficulty, starting with basic questions and progressing to more complex scenarios. The exercises are designed to be used in a classroom setting, with students working in small groups to discuss and analyze the cases.Overall, ""Case Teaching in Medicine"" is an essential resource for anyone interested in improving their clinical skills and learning how to approach complex medical cases. It provides a practical and effective approach to medical education that is grounded in real-world clinical experience.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.