Differential Diagnosis Pocket

The Differential Diagnosis pocket is an invaluable resource for medical students entering the clinical years as well as a great reference source for residents and other medical professionals.

• Completely updated 3rd edition
• Contains more than 800 lists if symptoms, physical signs, and abnormal findings (inlcuding laboratory tests)
• Keywords are listed in alphabetical order for easy access
• Covers conditions in all medical specialties

Heather Huang, MD (Rush University Medical Center): “This book assists in this process and should be in every clinician’s back pocket. It is a convenient, lightweight reference that puts a vast amount of information at the fingertips, enabling clinicians to be comprehensive in their approach to patients.”

Weighted Numerical Score: 93 – 4 Stars! © Doody’s Review Service

As a second year med student it is easy to get lost in the diagnostic process when you lack clinical experience…however, I find this book super helpfuol when trying to grasp how to integrate systems with basics science knowledge. It is not going to tell you anything about how to approach a patient, but leave that to the pocket medince book by Mass Gen.
Written by: Anonymous
On: 10/29/2011
Stars: 4

best dd book out there.
Written by: Anonymous, barnesandnoble.com
On: 01/27/2007

This book is really smaller, faster and smarter. All differential diagnoses and their labs are included. And it works. Good job!
Written by: Anonymous medicine intern

Very handy and powerful. All differential diagnoses are in a very small form factor. Contains a list of over 800 symptoms, abnormal findings and physical signs. Even all relevant laboratory tests and their differential diagnoses are included. For students, residents, nurses and all other healthcare professionals. I use this book several times a day and really can recommend it.
Written by: 3rd year medical student

As a doctor I would say the book is excellent. Even though this is not a teaching book, it gives you a complete overview of all relevant DD. The book does not help you to differ, which DD are the most relevant and which are not. But if there is a question, look inside, think and you will not miss any important DD. So this is good for students as well. That much information in such a small book: 5 stars!
Written by: Anonymous physician user, amazon.com
On: 05/16/2006

This book provides a wealth of useful, easily accessible information.
Written by: Anonymous user, amazon.com

This is really an amazing book. The differential diagnoses are very easy to interpret, and there is a wealth of information about all the common diseases seen in a hospital setting. As already mentioned, all relevant labs and their DDx are included as well. As an Internal Medicine resident, I would give it 2 thumbs up. An essential pocket book to carry around. Smaller, faster and smarter.
Written by: Anonymous user, amazon.com
On: 12/23/2003