(Part 2) Reddit mentions: The best medical diagnosis books

I have 2 care plan books and I have used them all the way through clinicals (I'm just finishing up my last semester and getting ready to start my preceptorship).

I would HIGHLY recommend a care plan book, they have help me immensely. Our instructors have us do a major care plan at least once per semester. When it's all typed up it ends up being about 20 pages or so. We are required to have numerous interventions and rationales for those interventions. It would be 10 times harder to do that without a good care plan book.

The ones I have and like a lot:
http://www.amazon.com/Nursing-Care-Plans-Guidelines-Individualizing/dp/0803622104

http://www.amazon.com/Nursing-Diagnosis-Handbook-Guide-Planning/dp/0323036643

Hopefully this helps you out a bit.

I was 28 when I started med school. I got in on my first try but since my GPA sucked I applied only to DO schools (which in the US are equivalent to MD schools but admittedly are somewhat easier to get into).

In regards to the labs, that's a tough one. I think it could potentially be very difficult to learn about some of those in isolation because the labs themselves are little more than windows into a whole world of interlocking physiology that is tough to break into bite-sized pieces. If I had to pick a single book I would probably pick this one, but if you decide to tackle this for real just know that you will be missing a lot without the requisite physiology. Here is the main physiology book we used in med school. It is readable, and excellent.

Good luck on your med school plans! If the labwork is piquing your interest, that's a good sign. I think this stuff is absolutely fascinating and the more you learn, the bigger the world gets. Enjoy!

I'm also studying for Part 1! I've been collecting a few resources over the past couple years in preparation for studying. I've also heard some students swear by WePassed!, so I'm sure the question bank there is worth perusing through.

Here are a few things I think may be of interest to you (or anyone else reading this thread):

• Yahoo Med Phys Board Prep Group has conversation threads about problems, as well as additional links to resources (you have to be approved to join the group to access these)
  
• RSNA/AAPM Physics Modules are available if you're an RSNA or AAPM member
  
• If you can get your hands on some old RAPHEX exams, these have great practice problems covering general, therapy, and diagnostic physics.
  
• Physics ABR Review Site - more practice problems
  
• I've really liked using the Huda book to study imaging physics, and Khan's book is a must-have for therapy physics from what I've heard.
  
• A bunch of people have made ABR study decks on websites like Quizlet, if you're willing to search for them.
  
  I hope this helps! Good luck studying! :D

Lynn: The 5-Minute Neurology Consult, 2e
http://www.amazon.com/5-Minute-Neurology-Consult/dp/1451100124/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1344544787&sr=1-1&keywords=lynn+5+minute

Pocket Neurology. Residents seem to love this.

http://www.amazon.com/Pocket-Neurology-Notebook-Series/dp/1608312569/ref=tmm_other_meta_binding_title_0?ie=UTF8&qid=1344544731&sr=1-1

Jose Biller: Practical Neurology
http://www.amazon.com/Practical-Neurology-Biller-FACP-FAAN/dp/1451142633/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1344544872&sr=1-1&keywords=biller+practical+neurology
Edit: On second thought, this is probably too in depth for your clerkship.

Would you be interested in board review products yet, or products intended for any specialty area or anything more in depth?

There is a big neurology title coming out in sept/oct, DeJong’s Neurologic Examination. It's the successor to this book: http://www.amazon.com/DeJongs-Neurologic-Examination-Campbell/dp/0781727677/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1344544941&sr=1-1&keywords=DeJong%E2%80%99s+Neurologic+Examination

if you want any of those or want to see more books let me know

Studying in Poland, and I used this one, as it was recommended by our University at the start of our Internal Medicine classes: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Textbook-Physical-Diagnosis-DVD-Examination/dp/1416062033/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=136985842

I found it very useful, and it's a good book in my opinion. You can also check for videos on youtube, alot of good stuff there too.

This book is awesome for the Long Case format. It covers the most common final med cases + commonly asked viva questions. And it's set up as a clinical scenario rather than a bunch of questions.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Oxford-Cases-Medicine-Surgery-Farne/dp/0198716222

I would 2nd Talley OConnor too. By far the best physical examination textbook.

I cannot top that. But I did once diagnose a hip fracture with a tuning fork, and several pulmonary infiltrates with egophany. I'm a big fan of Sapira The Art of Bedside Medicine. Radiologists think I'm some kind of wizard.

I love what I do, and I love the people I do it for.

Yes!!! Knowing exactly what disease is present is very important.

Antibody test and C-peptide test can really put a clear diagnosis on whether you are Type 1 or not.

Ask your physician to do a test on either or both and ask for a plan or a referral to an endocrinologist!

Edit: if anyone is wondering, the images of pages I posted are from Mosby's Diagnostic & Laboratory Test Reference. A nurse practitioner (NP) that I shadowed under used this book as a reference for tests used for different diseases and may or may not have used it during her studies.

I started off with ECG Made Easy but realised it didn't really help me much. Ended up using Clinical Electrocardiography 4th Edition by Prof BL Chia (this cardio Emeritus Prof was a legend in Singapore and this book is basically our holy grail for studying ECG) and LifeInTheFastLane (a website).

https://www.amazon.com/Clinical-Electrocardiography-Fourth-Boon-Lock/dp/9814723266

^ Found the book on Amazon.

Best bang for the buck is a good history and physical exam. So Bates, in that case I suppose.

I liked the Kaplan USMLE flashcards by Conrad Fisher. I have 3 different sets (diagnostic tests, diagnoses, clinical presentations) which have been great reviews for rapid studying.

https://www.amazon.com/Kaplan-Medical-USMLE-Examination-Flashcards/dp/1607149036/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1466176927&sr=8-2&keywords=conrad+fisher+flash+cards

there is this book by lippincotts: https://www.amazon.com/Problem-Oriented-Medical-Diagnosis-Lippincott-Manual/dp/0781729556/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1482941062&sr=8-5&keywords=lippincotts+diagnosis
I got it for free but it was honstley my saving grace. To date I still logically approach pt complaints in the stepwise sytsemic manner the book uses. Worked for me, but it is a little outdated (2000) and still a bit pricey. Maybe, the interwebs has it out there for free somewhere.

Isn't it like over 700 pages? That's a pretty solid book. I'm definitely not the fastest reader out there.

I'm thinking you're referring to this, right?

This is great, because it weights the value of the evidence.

EOR Average: 79%, PACKRAT: 156, ROSH average per subject was around 73%. ROSH predicted was 520.

I got a 498 on the PANCE.

I felt like I had a solid knowledge base and just stuck to Rosh Review. I also used the Mansoor book for Cardiology and Endocrine. Helps build the clinician framework. I honestly struggled with narrowing down my differentials, so if you have time, I'd give it a read!

https://www.amazon.com/Frameworks-Internal-Medicine-Andre-Mansoor/dp/1496359305/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=mansoor&qid=1570081127&s=gateway&sr=8-2

Fundamentals of Pediatric Imaging by Donnelly is a good book to read. It's a relatively easy read, all things considered.

yes they are. That's why I'm pretty desperate to find a way to lock them into my memory. Here you go. Amazon UK for your convenience.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Macleods-Clinical-Diagnosis-Alan-MBChB/dp/0702035432/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1394311545&sr=8-1&keywords=macleod+clinical+diagnosis

http://www.amazon.co.uk/The-Patient-History-Evidence-Based-Approach/dp/0071624945/ref=sr_ob_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1394311514&sr=8-1

IMO the best aid that I have used for nursing care plans has been the boxed set of Spark's and Taylor's Nursing Diagnosis Cards. It gives you tons of information, and not only helps you build your care plan, but I found I remembered the information that I used. May have just been me, and my learning method, but that would be my recommendation.

http://www.amazon.com/Nursing-Diagnosis-Cards-Sheila-Sparks/dp/1582558949/ref=pd_cp_b_0

Just wanted to reply with some links to see if these are the books are referring to.


I found both a standard text and pocket edition of Physical exam techniques by Bates. Is there a significant difference between the two besides size and perhaps less detail in the pocket edition?

http://www.amazon.com/Bates-Guide-Physical-Examination-History-Taking/dp/1609137620/ref=sr_1_fkmr2_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1427548257&sr=8-1-fkmr2&keywords=physical+exam+techniques+Bates

http://www.amazon.com/Pocket-Physical-Examination-History-Taking/dp/1451173229/ref=sr_1_fkmr2_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1427548199&sr=8-2-fkmr2&keywords=physical+exam+techniques+Bates

For clinical presentation, I found this on amazon.

http://www.amazon.com/Clinical-Encounter-Medical-Interview-Presentation/dp/0815113749/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1427547965&sr=8-1&keywords=clinical+presentation


For Diagnoses and treatment "The Merck Manual" I found this

http://www.amazon.com/Merck-Manual-Robert-S-Porter/dp/0911910190/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1427548053&sr=8-1&keywords=diagnoses+and+treatment+%28Current+2015%2C+Merck


Couldn't find anything on Harrison's anatomy on amazon. I currently have rapid interpretations of EKG, the latest addition as well.

Most books by Osler, Sobotta, [The Notebooks of Leonardo da Vinci] (https://www.foliosociety.com/usa/the-notebooks-of-leonardo-da-vinci.html?gclsrc=aw.ds&&gclid=CjwKCAjw4ZTqBRBZEiwAHHxpfgPxik4ed54AJw4oxOncCoz8KZJ0LaXPblrclVgpgp3OhplEGU4pgxoCspUQAvD_BwE), Sapira's Art and Science of Bedside Diagnosis.

http://www.amazon.com/Sapiras-Art-Science-Bedside-Diagnosis/dp/1605474118

I highly suggest this book. Gives the usual PE techniques. Plus a breakdown of the sensitivity and specificity of each, alternatives, and other ways to test the same thing.