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Kumar & Clark's Cases in Clinical Medicine,

Edition 5

Editors: By Philip Xiu, MA (Cantab), MB BChir, MRCP, MRCGP, MScClinEd, FHEA, MAcadMEd, RCPathME and Nicholas Aveyard, BM BCh MA(Oxon)

Publication Date: 06 May 2025

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**Selected for 2026 Doody's Core Titles in General Internal Medicine**

Kumar & Clark's Cases in Clinical Medicine, Fifth Edition is an award-winning book that provides a comprehensive collection of over 200 real-life clinical cases designed to support clinical reasoning and enhance diagnostic and management skills through case-based learning.

The cases cover a wide range of acute symptoms and conditions encountered in medicine, with clear and concise advice on diagnosis and management. The level of detail is ideal for exam revision as well as to support junior doctors and other healthcare professionals on the wards.

Now in its fifth edition, this latest Kumar & Clark has been fully updated by new editors who bring a wealth of clinical experience as well as a recent junior doctor perspective to this highly useful book.

Key Features

More than 200 clinical cases covering various acute symptoms and conditions
Includes the most common MLA conditions
Concise, relevant, and fully updated with evidence-based information and the latest guidelines
Clear advice on immediate and further management, complications, differential diagnoses, history-taking, tips, pitfalls, alerts, investigations, and prioritisation
Key points reinforced through ‘Remember’, ‘Investigations’ and ‘Information’ boxes
High-quality diagrams, tables, and photographs throughout
An enhanced eBook version is included with purchase. The eBook allows you to access all the text, figures and references, with the ability to search, customise your content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud

About the author

By Philip Xiu, MA (Cantab), MB BChir, MRCP, MRCGP, MScClinEd, FHEA, MAcadMEd, RCPathME, Honorary Senior Lecturer Leeds University School of Medicine PCN Educational Lead Medical Examiner Leeds Teaching Hospital Trust Leeds, UK and Nicholas Aveyard, BM BCh MA(Oxon), Anaesthetic Registrar, Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust NIHR Academic Clinical Fellow, University of Exeter, UK

1. Emergency Medicine and Toxicology
2. Cardiology
3. Respiratory Disorders
4. Gastroenterology
5. Liver and Biliary Tract Disorders
6. Kidney and Urinary Tract Disease
7. Neurologia
8. Psychiatry
9. Rheumatology and Bone Disease
10. Endocrinology and Diabetes
11. Haematology and Oncology
12. Dermatology
13. Infectious Diseases
14. Sexually Transmitted Infections
15. Care of the Elderly and Palliative Care

Book Reviews

5 Stars! "The book is aimed at strengthening clinical reasoning, decision-making skills, and patient management skills through case-based learning. It delivers concise, evidence-based advice on diagnosis, immediate care, long-term management, and potential complications. Notable additions to this latest edition include new specialty sections, an expanded dermatology section, and thorough alignment with the most up-to-date clinical guidelines.... This book is helpful for a wide range of readers involved in clinical practice and medical education. It is an excellent resource for medical students preparing for examinations as it offers practical, case-based learning to consolidate knowledge.... a high-quality, practical resource that effectively supports medical students, residents, and other healthcare professionals. Its structured case-based approach promotes active learning and mirrors real life clinical problem-solving. This latest edition has enhanced relevance and educational value, and it stands out for its breadth of coverage, clarity, and inclusion of updated content." Review by Vedang Bhavsar, MD, FACC (Northeast Georgia Health System), ©Doody's Review Service, 2025. Doody's Score: 97, 5 Stars!