Completely updated for its Fifth Edition, this comprehensive text presents a practical approach to the
office evaluation and management of every problem seen by primary care practitioners. In 239 problem-oriented chapters, the book provides essential information on medical diagnosis, lab tests, treatment options, and health maintenance and offers authoritative guidance on clinical decision-making. Every chapter of this edition ends with practical, bulleted Recommendations based on the best evidence, expert
consensus guidelines, and clinical
judgement. Annotated bibliographies in each chapter highlight the best available studies and analyses. This edition includes more Internet references and
I like to read Harrison's now and then, but it is so genetics and research heavy that I get bored. This book is excellent because it comes from a practical perspective (i.e. for the busy clinician vs.
This textbook is very informative and helpful in my current practice as a family physician and geriatrician. The topics are up-to-date and very relevant.