The original Scut Monkey Handbook is the market-leading survival guide for the wards and in the clinic!. . . "This book continues to be a favorite among medical students and housestaff for good reason."--"Doody's Review Service." This portable, pocket-sized "manual of manuals" provides essential patient care information for medical students. You will find totally up-to-date coverage of current treatment protocols and step-by-step information on the history and physical examination, differential diagnosis, key lab and diagnostic tests, and much more.. Revised format and design delivers bulleted, concise information as well as numerous flow charts and tables. Thoroughly updated and revised with particular attention to topics like clinical microbiology, critical care, emergencies, and commonly used medications.