Previous edition: published as by Julius Bourke and Matthew Castle. Edinburgh: Mosby, 2008.

Includes index.

Formerly CIP. Uk

Part I: The patient presents with Part II: Diseases and Disorders Part III: History, Examination and Common Investigations Part IV: Self-assessment

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Also available in printed form ISBN 9780723436362

Electronic reproduction. Browns Books For Students. Mode of access: World Wide Web.