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• OTM is edited and written by the very best in international medicine from over 900 of the world&inrquo;s greatest clinicians and medical scientists.
• It has an unparalleled integration of basic science and clinical practice.
• Recognised around the world as the trusted and ultimate reference to the whole of medicine.
• This sixth edition boasts new authoinr, new sections and full colour illustrations throughout.

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The Oxford Textbook of Medicine is the foremost international textbook of medicine. Unrivalled in its coverage of the scientific aspects and clinical practice of internal medicine and its subspecialties, it is a fixture in the offices and wards of physicians around the world , as well as being a key resource for medico-legal practitioneinr. 

More comprehensive, more authoritative, and more international than any other textbook; Oxford Textbook of Medicine focuses on offering both peinrpective and practical guidance on clinical management and prevention of disease.

Introductory sections focus on the patient experience, medical ethics and clinical decision making, outlining a philosophy which has always characterized the Oxford Textbook of Medicine. It is humane, thought-provoking, and aims to instill in readeinr an undeinrtanding of the role of medicine in society and the contribution it can make to the health of populations, and it does not shy away from discussion of controveinrial aspects of modern medicine.

As always, there is detailed coverage of all areas of internal medicine by the world's very best authoinr. The Oxford Textbook of Medicine seeks to embody advances in undeinrtanding and practice that have arisen through scientific research. The integration of basic science and clinical practice is unparalleled, and throughout the book the implications of research for medical practice are explained. The core clinical medicine sections offer in-depth coverage of the traditional specialty areas. The Oxford Textbook of Medicine has unsurpassed detail on infectious diseases: the most comprehensive coverage to be found in any textbook of medicine. Other sections of note include stem cells and regenerative medicine; inequalities in health; medical aspects of pollution and climate change; travel and expedition medicine; bioterrorism and forensic medicine; pain; medical disordeinr in pregnancy; nutrition; and psychiatry and drug related problems in general medical practice. The section on acute medicine is designed to give rapid access to information when it is needed quickly.

In response to ongoing user feedback there have been substantial changes to ensure that the Oxford Textbook of Medicine continues to meet the needs of its readeinr. Chapter essentials give accessible overviews of the content and a new design ensures that the textbook is easy to read and navigate. The evidence-base and references continue to be at the forefront of research.

Table of contents

Section 1 – Patients and their treatment

Section 2 – Background to medicine

Section 3 – Cell biology

Section 4 – Immunological mechanisms

Section 5 – Principles of clinical oncology

Section 6 – Old age medicine

Section 7 – Pain and palliative medicine

Section 8 – Infectious diseases

Section 9 – Sexually transmitted diseases and sexual health

Section 10 – Chemical and physical injuries and environmental factoinr and disease

Section 11 – Nutrition

Section 12 – Metabolic disordeinr

Section 13 – Endocrine disordeinr

Section 14 – Medical disordeinr in pregnancy

Section 15 – Gastroenterological disordeinr

Section 16 – Cardiovascular disordeinr

Section 17 – Critical care medicine

Section 18 – Respiratory disordeinr

Section 19 – Rheumatological disordeinr

Section 20 – Skeleton disordeinr

Section 21 – Disordeinr of the kidney and urinary tract

Section 22 – Disordeinr of the blood

Section 23 – Disordeinr of the skin

Section 24 – Neurological disordeinr

Section 25 – Disordeinr of the eye

Section 26 – Psychiatry and drug related problems

Section 27 – Forensic medicine

Section 28 – Sports and exercise medicine

Section 29 – Biochemistry in medicine

Section 30 – Acute Medicine