Keeping consistent with the rapid-fire question and answer format of the Recall Series, this new edition on pathology is the fourth title focusing on the basic sciences. Ideal for medical students involved in study, review and preparation for the USMLE Step 1, this book also serves as a first-time course review or as a review by surgery students during their clinical years. Thirty-five chapters cover topics such as basic principles of pathology and pathologic reviews of various body systems. This quick access reference is a must during medical school.

Now in its Sixth Edition, Surgical Recall allows for rapid-fire review of surgical clerkship material for third- or fourth-year medical students preparing for the USMLE and shelf exams. Written in a concise question-and-answer format—double-column, question on the left, answer on the right—Surgical Recall addresses both general surgery and surgical subspecialties. Students on rotation or being PIMPed can quickly refer to Surgical Recall for accurate and on-the-spot answers. The book includes survival tactics and tips for success on the boards and wards as well as key information for those new to the surgical suite.

Accompanying CD-ROM includes over 400 full-color images.

Getting the right diagnosis is a key aspect of health care - it provides an explanation of a patient's health problem and informs subsequent health care decisions. The diagnostic process is a complex, collaborative activity that involves clinical reasoning and information gathering to determine a patient's health problem. According to Improving Diagnosis in Health Care, diagnostic errors-inaccurate or delayed diagnoses-persist throughout all settings of care and continue to harm an unacceptable number of patients. It is likely that most people will experience at least one diagnostic error in their lifetime, sometimes with devastating consequences. Diagnostic errors may cause harm to patients by preventing or delaying appropriate treatment, providing unnecessary or harmful treatment, or resulting in psychological or financial repercussions. The committee concluded that improving the diagnostic process is not only possible, but also represents a moral, professional, and public health imperative. Improving Diagnosis in Health Care, a continuation of the landmark Institute of Medicine reports To Err Is Human (2000) and Crossing the Quality Chasm (2001), finds that diagnosis-and, in particular, the occurrence of diagnostic errorsâ€"has been largely unappreciated in efforts to improve the quality and safety of health care. Without a dedicated focus on improving diagnosis, diagnostic errors will likely worsen as the delivery of health care and the diagnostic process continue to increase in complexity. Just as the diagnostic process is a collaborative activity, improving diagnosis will require collaboration and a widespread commitment to change among health care professionals, health care organizations, patients and their families, researchers, and policy makers. The recommendations of Improving Diagnosis in Health Care contribute to the growing momentum for change in this crucial area of health care quality and safety.

Visual Mnemonics for Pathology uses cartoon drawings that make the material easier for you to learn with tremendous recall months later. Whether you need a fast Pathology review for your course or USMLE Step 1, Visual Mnemonics for Pathology is the fun way to study! Laurie Marbas and Erin Case, medical students at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, developed this series using "concept diagramming" to shorten their study time and help recall the facts. Each page is formatted with plenty of space for notes and reminders, and some students color in the drawings for better recall. Perfect for medical students -- physician assistants, nurse practitioners and related health professionals will also find Visual Mnemonics valuable.

Anatomy Recall, Second Edition is a concise, affordable, pocket-sized review of the fundamentals of human anatomy. The popular two-column, question-and-answer Recall Series format facilitates quick learning and is ideal for board review. This edition has been updated by expert authors, including anatomists, medical students, and surgeons. Expanded coverage now includes embryology highlights. Clinical Pearls emphasize important clinical correlations to anatomic principles. Surgical Anatomy Pearls help third- and fourth-year medical students prepare quickly for intraoperative anatomy questions. Power Review sections help focus last-minute review of the most commonly tested anatomy points. Numerous effective illustrations correlate factual information with key anatomical relationships.

Pathology Illustrated presents both general and systematic pathology in a highly visual style. This format makes the essential information more accessible and memorable.