Goldman's Cecil Medicine, 24th Edition Doody's Expert Review Review Questionnaire ISBN: 9781437716047 ISBN-10: 1437716040 Copyright: 2011 Edition: 24th Editors: Goldman, Lee, Schafer, Andrew I., Doody's Expert Review    Score: 100 Doody's Star Rating™ and Doody's Expert Review provide by Doody Enterprises, Inc. Reviewer: Vincent Carr,  DO, MSA, FACC, FACP  (Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences) Description First published in 1927 and now in its 24th edition, this book continues its legacy as a comprehensive pillar of modern medicine. Purpose The editors have brought together the best of world-renowned experts in their areas to organize an overview of the accepted facts of physiology, diagnosis, and treatment. Each of the classic textbooks of medicine is written with a particular philosophy, and this one is known for its practical, quick, comprehensive nature. This edition continues to meet that extraordinary goal. Audience It is intended for all levels of medical personnel, from students attempting to get their heads around this knowledge bank to seasoned practitioners who wish to update their understanding or review a topic during office hours. The editors and authors have drawn on their extensive experience to produce a truly noteworthy book. Features It is organized in the usual organ-system manner, but what really sets the tone are the exquisite figures, tables, and illustrations that help readers better understand and remember important points. The chapters are color-coded to highlight the appropriate diagnostic tests, treatments, and "other steps." The relevant grade-A evidence is highlighted along with suggested readings. These are also available on the associated website, which makes the graphics immediately accessible on the office computer. The index is most comprehensive and easy to use. The online full-text version is extremely easy to use with videos for diagnostic tests such as echocardiograms and endoscopies, physical examinations such as evaluating gait and other neurological signs, self-assessment questions, and case studies. Also included are QR Codes that, when used with a smartphone, will directly open the videos from the website. These videos are of extraordinarily high quality. Assessment This is part of the foundation of modern medicine. It remains a must-have for every medical library. Review Questionnaire Range Question Score 1-10 Are the author's objectives met? 10 1-10 Rate the worthiness of those objectives. 10 1-5 Is this written at an appropriate level? 5 1-5 Is there significant duplication? (1=significant, 5=insignificant) 5 1-5 Are there significant omissions? (1=significant, 5=insignificant) 5 1-5 Rate the authority of the authors. 5 1-5 Are there sufficient illustrations? 5 1-5 Rate the pedagogic value of the illustrations. 5 1-5 Rate the print quality of the illustrations. 5 1-5 Are there sufficient references? 5 1-5 Rate the currency of the references. 5 1-5 Rate the pertinence of the references. 5 1-5 Rate the helpfulness of the index. 5 1-5 If important in this specialty, rate the physical appearance of the book N/A 1-10 Is this a worthwhile contribution to the field? 10 1-10 If this is a 2nd or later edition, is this new edition needed? 10 ©2024 Doody Enterprises, Inc.