The subject of medicine has evolved and changed considerably over the years. Currently, more
emphasis is given to the investigations rather than the physical examination.
One must remember
that if you cannot think about a clinical condition, how would you investigate the patient.
The
diagnosis is suspected on the clinical symptoms and signs, hence a student must remember the
symptoms and interpret the clinical signs.
The content of the book has been based on the latest
competency based undergraduate medical curriculum and is ideally suited to the meet the
requirements of MBBS students.
This book makes reading the intricate subject without tears. The
author has suggested: “Read the Manual of Clinical Medicine ... with confidence and be prepared to
face any type of questions asked.
Learning Clinical Medicine is an integral part of the undergraduate
curriculum, hence, the students are advised to carry the book in the ward or the OPD.
They should
read it thoroughly before the examination. It will prove extremely useful.”