Essential Medical Facts Every Clinician Should Know

Dr. Robert B. Taylor is a professor emeritus of Family Medicine at Oregon Health & Science University, and is the author of more than 25 books.

From the reviews: "This is collection of what traditionally are known as pearls. It is designed as a book of prompts of clinical significance for clinicians. The book is intended for primary care clinicians with an interest in these clinical pearls ... . A premise is presented and answered based upon one or two articles in the medical literature." (Vincent F. Carr, Doody's Review Service, August, 2011)

• Medical facts, errors and this book.- Challenging current medical misconceptions.- Epidemiologic realities and gee-whiz facts.- Disease prevention and screening.- Risk factors and disease correlates.- Practical clinical pearls.- Laboratory testing, electrocardiography and imaging.- Alarming symptoms and red flag findings.- Therapeutic insights.- Idiosyncratic and uncommon drug effects.- Drug interactions and adventures in polypharmacy.- Alcohol, nicotine and caffeine.- Unforseen, counterintuitive and possibly prophetic findings.- Some timeless truths about medical practice.