LibGuides: Foundations of Clinical Medicine : Library resources

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Articles about clinical medicine:

Saba University Blog: "What is the difference between basic medicine and clinical medicine?"
Blurb: "Basic medicine and clinical medicine are terms that are often erroneously interchanged. However, there are many distinct differences between the two. If you’re an aspiring medical student, you should understand the difference between basic medicine and clinical medicine. Read ahead to learn how to differentiate between the two medical branches."
NIH & NLM: "Assessment practices in undergraduate clinical medicine training: What do we do and how can we improve?"
Read this article for more information on the assessment of a clinical medicine course in South Africa. We included this article here because it addresses student and faculty goals in clinical medicine courses.

Noteworthy textbooks:

Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 21e
Published: 2022.
By: Joseph Loscalzo, Anthony Fauci, Dennis Kasper, Stephen Hauser, Dan Longo, J. Larry Jameson.
Located: Access Medicine (ebook)

Description: This textbook covers the medical profession broadly and in nearly 500 chapters. Also included are videos, detailed images of different health conditions, and interactive tutorials on various topics.
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Noteworthy chapters include:
- Chapter 4: Decision-Making in Clinical Medicine
- Chapter 11: Ethical Issues in Clinical Medicine
- Chapter S10: The Clinical Laboratory in Modern Health Care
- Chapter CP11: Clinical Procedures Tutorial: IV Insertion
Pathophysiology of Disease: An Introduction to Clinical Medicine, 8e
Published: 2019. 8th ed.
By: Gary D. Hammer, Stephen J. McPhee.
Available: Access Medicine (ebook).

Description: This book includes chapters on different regions of the body and associated diseases. Also included are interactive case studies. From the introduction: "The aim of this book is to provide students with an introduction to clinical medicine through the study of diseases as manifestations of pathophysiology."
Current Medical Diagnosis & Treatment 2023
Published: 2023.
By: Maxine A. Papadakis, Stephen J. McPhee, Michael W. Rabow, Kenneth R. McQuaid
Available: Access Medicine (eBook).

Description: This textbook includes written chapters, videos, a media library, and diagnostic tests. From the preface: "Current Medical Diagnosis & Treatment 2023 (CMDT 2023) is the 62nd edition of this single-source reference for practitioners of adult medicine in both hospital and ambulatory settings. The book emphasizes the practical features of clinical diagnosis and patient management in all fields of internal medicine and in specialties of interest to primary care practitioners and to subspecialists who provide general care."

Media, interactive materials, and more:

The Infographic Guide to Medicine
This searchable collection in Access Medicine includes one-page posters (infographics) explaining a wide range of medical conditions and topics.
Access Medicine: Lectures
These brief video lectures explain important topics from subjects including anatomy, genetics, neurology, pharmacology, and more.
UpToDate: Patient Education
Included are two levels of content for patients: The Basics are short overviews. They are written in accordance with plain language principles and answer the four or five most important questions a person might have about a medical problem. Beyond the Basics are longer, more detailed reviews. They are best for readers who want detailed information and are comfortable with some medical terminology.