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"Overall, this is a helpful, quick resource for senior medical students and junior residents. The consistency in the structure across chapters and succinct language makes this a great and unique resource. The updated edition has an important addition, tackling the new challenges with shift work in medicine." Reviewed by Daphne L Vander Roest, MD (University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine)



Book Information
ISBN 9780323529051
Author James J. Nocton
Format Paperback
Page Count 464
Imprint Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
Publisher Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
Weight(grams) 290g