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Book CURRENT Medical Diagnosis and Treatment 2019

Download or read book CURRENT Medical Diagnosis and Treatment 2019 written by Maxine A. Papadakis and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2018-09-10 with total page 1907 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Know what the experts know and incorporate it into your daily practice with the #1 annual guide to internal medicine INCLUDES 7 ONLINE-ONLY CHAPTERS AT NO ADDITIONAL COST! Visit: www.AccessMedicine.com/CMDT A Doody’s Core Title for 2019! Written by clinicians renowned in their respective fields, CMDT offers the most current insight into epidemiology, symptoms, signs, and treatment for more than 1,000 diseases and disorders. For each topic, you’ll find concise, evidence-based answers to questions about hospital and ambulatory medicine. This streamlined clinical companion is the fastest and easiest way to keep abreast of the latest diagnostic advances, prevention strategies, and cost-effective treatments. Features and content critical to clinical practice: •Strong emphasis on the practical aspects of clinical diagnosis and patient management in all fields of internal medicine •Full review of all internal medicine and primary care topics, including gynecology and obstetrics, dermatology, neurology, ophthalmology, geriatrics, and palliative care •Update of newly emerging infections and their treatments •Specific disease prevention information •Hundreds of medication tables, with indexed trade names and updated prices – plus helpful diagnostic and treatment algorithms •Recent references with PMID numbers •Full-color photographs and illustrations (many new to this edition) HERE ARE SOME OF THE MANY UPDATES AND ADDITIONS: •Revised section on pain management at the end of life •Updated ACC/AHA guidelines for treatment of valvular disease •New ACC/AHA and Hypertension Canada blood pressure guidelines •New FDA approved medications for treatment of breast cancer •New colon cancer screening recommendations from the U.S. Multi-Society Task Force •Acclaimed annual update of HIV/AIDS •New classification of epilepsy •Revised recommendations for treating hepatitis C virus-associated kidney disease •Revised chapter on psychiatric disordersNew FDA approved medication for gastric adenocarcinoma •Updated information about treating spinal muscular atrophy

Book CURRENT Medical Diagnosis and Treatment 2021

Download or read book CURRENT Medical Diagnosis and Treatment 2021 written by Maxine A. Papadakis and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2020-09-09 with total page 1984 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now includes a “Year in Review” highlighting over 180 recent medical advances since the last edition! Doody's Core Titles for 2021! For 60 years, CURRENT Medical Diagnosis and Treatment—the flagship volume of the renowned Lange medical series—has been delivering the authoritative information students, residents, and clinicians need to build their medical knowledge, expertise, and confidence. Covering the latest clinical developments in all facets of medicine and fully focused on bedside clinical issues, this new edition provides completely the latest guidelines, reference, drug prices, approved drugs, and evidence-based coverage of more than 1,000 diseases and disorders—all formatted to enable you to find the answers you need quickly and effortlessly. This landmark guide covers inpatient and outpatient care, focusing on the diagnostic tools relevant to daily practice, and reviews all primary care topics, including gynecology/obstetrics, dermatology, ophthalmology, geriatrics, preventive medicine, psychiatry, and neurology. Now includes a “year in review” feature highlighting what’s new in CMDT! Includes essentials of diagnosis for most diseases/disorders Hundreds of quick-access drug treatment tables with indexed trade names Diagnostic and treatment algorithms present important information in an at-a-glance style Up-to-date references provide peer-reviewed, evidence-based information Seven bonus chapters available online to all book purchasers, featuring expanded content and annual review of advances in HIV treatment and critical information on emerging viral infections

Book CURRENT Medical Diagnosis and Treatment 2017

Download or read book CURRENT Medical Diagnosis and Treatment 2017 written by Maxine A. Papadakis and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2016-09-05 with total page 1736 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Turn the latest research into improved patient outcomes with the #1 annual guide to internal medicine and clinical practice A Doody's Core Title for 2017! Written by clinicians renowned in their respective fields, CMDT offers the most current insights into symptoms, signs, epidemiology, and treatment for more than 1,000 diseases and disorders. For each topic, you’ll find concise, evidence-based information about hospital and ambulatory medicine. This streamlined clinical companion is the fastest and easiest way to keep abreast of the latest medical advances, prevention strategies, and cost-effective treatments. Here’s why CMDT is an essential reference for any primary care setting: • Strong emphasis on the practical aspects of clinical diagnosis and patient management throughout the broad fields of internal medicine • Full review of internal medicine and additional primary care topics, such as gynecology and obstetrics, dermatology, neurology, ophthalmology, geriatrics, and palliative care • The only text with an annual update on HIV/AIDS and new emerging viral diseases • Specific disease prevention information • Medication treatment tables, with indexed trade names and updated prices – plus helpful diagnostic and treatment algorithms • Updated PMID numbers for quick reference • Many full-color photographs and illustrations Here are just a few of the many exciting new additions and updates: • New information on Zika, dengue, chikungunya, MERS and other infections • Two new online chapters: Lesbian & Bisexual Women’s Health and Transgender Health & Disease Prevention • Update on influenza pneumococcal, HPV, and meningococcal vaccines • Latest information on new therapies for inflammatory bowel disease • Revised recommendations for cardiovascular prevention methods • Recent advances in diagnosis and treatment of Clostridium difficile infections • New FDA approved medications for diabetes mellitus and hypercholesterolemia • Extensively revised material on alcoholism • Latest information on treatment options for obesity • Expanded online Podiatry chapter

Book CURRENT Medical Diagnosis and Treatment 2022

Download or read book CURRENT Medical Diagnosis and Treatment 2022 written by Maxine A. Papadakis and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2021-09-03 with total page 1984 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The most popular annual guide of its kind—fully revised and updated to reflect all new clinical developments in every field of medicine For 60+ years, CURRENT Medical Diagnosis and Treatment―the flagship volume of the renowned Lange medical series―has been delivering the authoritative information students, residents, and clinicians need to build their medical knowledge, expertise, and confidence. Written by top experts in their fields, this unmatched guide is formatted in a way that enables you to find the answers you need quickly and easily. CURRENT Medical Diagnosis and Treatment 2022 focuses completely on solving practical bedside clinical issues without spending too much time on pathophysiology. It includes full review of all primary care topics, including gynecology, obstetrics, dermatology, ophthalmology, otolaryngology, psychiatry, neurology, toxicology, and urology. You’ll find everything you need to know about inpatient and outpatient care, along the with the most relevant diagnostic tools for day-to-day practice. Features: 320 images Hundreds of quick-access drug treatment tables, with indexed tradenames and updated drug prices Includes an annual review of advances in HIV treatment Includes Essentials of Diagnosis for most diseases/disorders Diagnostic/treatment algorithms present critical information in an at-a-glance format Up-to-date references provide peer-reviewed, evidence-based information "Electronic only" chapters available to all book customers, not just to CMDT online subscribers Expanded chapter content available online and in ebook for all chapter content

Book CURRENT Medical Diagnosis and Treatment Study Guide

Download or read book CURRENT Medical Diagnosis and Treatment Study Guide written by Gene Quinn and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2013-08-22 with total page 550 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Case-based coverage of 80 must-know diseases and disorders Add the expertise of CURRENT Medical Diagnosis & Treatment to your exam review! For more than 70 years, professors, students, and clinicians have trusted LANGE for high-quality, current, concise medical information in a convenient, affordable, portable format. Whether for coursework, clerkships, USMLE prep, specialty board review, or patient care, there's a LANGE book that guarantees success. Derived from CURRENT Medical Diagnosis & Treatment, the world's most popular annual medical book, this unique study guide delivers case analysis of 80 of the most common topics in internal medicine. It provides a comprehensive and well organized synopsis of each topic, making it an essential study partner for a variety of examinations, including the USMLE Step 2, medicine clerkship shelf exams, ABIM internal medicine boards and recertification exams, adult and family nurse practitioner certification examination, and physician assistant national certifying exam. For practitioners, this quick reference covers patient care for 80 of the clinical problems they are most likely to encounter in daily practice. Each topic covered in CURRENT Medical Diagnosis & Treatment Study Guide is presented in a consistent, easy-to-read, in-depth manner that emphasizes problem solving. The topics were carefully selected based on their importance to the field of internal medicine and are designed to enhance your ability to think through a typical case in a logical, step-by-step fashion. Each topic includes a typical patient presentation and: Learning Objectives Salient Features Symptoms and Signs Differential Diagnosis Laboratory, Radiology, and Procedural Findings Treatment Outcomes When to Refer and When to Admit PubMed references to the most current and pertinent MEDLINE articles There is no easier or faster way to sharpen your understanding of key concepts in clinical reasoning and problem solving, and to brush up on essential clinical facts than this one-of-a-kind case-based review. CASE-BASED COVERAGE THAT SPANS THE FULL SPECTRUM OF INTERNAL MEDICINE Skin Disorders Pulmonary/Ear, Nose, and Throat Disorders Heart/Hypertension/Lipid Disorders Hematologic Disorders Gastrointestinal/Liver/Pancreas Disorders Gynecologic/Urologic Disorders Musculoskeletal Disorders Kidney/Electrolyte Disorders Nervous System/Psychiatric Disorders Endocrine/Metabolic Disorders Infectious Disorders

Book Quick Answers to Medical Diagnosis and Treatment

Download or read book Quick Answers to Medical Diagnosis and Treatment written by McGraw-Hill and published by McGraw-Hill Professional. This book was released on 2009-01-15 with total page 724 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Contains alphabetically arranged entries on over five hundred diseases and disorders that are commonly seen in hospitals and outpatient settings with key information for diagnosis that includes lists of symptoms, tests and treatment options, and related information

Book Current Diagnosis   Treatment

Download or read book Current Diagnosis Treatment written by James O. Woolliscroft and published by Churchill Livingstone. This book was released on 1998 with total page 542 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gain at-a-glance management from one handy reference -- the new second edition of Current Diagnosis and Treatment. It depicts 230 of the most common clinical conditions, with full-color photos to help speed your diagnoses and treatment decisions. * Features 37 new conditions, including alcohol problems, basal cell carcinoma, breast cancer, carpal tunnel syndrome, cystic fibrosis, fibromyalgia, knee injuries, low back pain, male impotence, menopause, osteoarthritis, pressure ulcers, urinary incontinence, and more! * Each disorder is covered on a two-page spread: diagnosis on the left and treatment on the right * Highlights differential diagnosis, etiology, epidemiology, treatment options, prognosis, follow-up, and management for each disorder

Book CURRENT Medical Diagnosis and Treatment 2016

Download or read book CURRENT Medical Diagnosis and Treatment 2016 written by Maxine A. Papadakis and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2015-10-01 with total page 1921 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Includes 6 online-only chapters at no additional cost! Visit AccessMedicine.com/CMDT The #1 annual internal medicine guide that clinicians turn to first—extensively revised and updated New to the 2016 edition of CMDT New sections on heart failure with preserved ejection fraction; drug-induced lupus; and treatment of hepatitis C virus infection Expanded section on treatment for chronic noncancer pain, and rewritten sections on allergic diseases, renal amyloidosis, and staphylococcal bacteremia Updated treatment recommendations for diabetes mellitus; for weight loss in obesity; and for chronic lymphocytic leukemia and hairy cell leukemia New tables outlining the 2014 AHA/ACC Guidelines for defining severe aortic stenosis and when to operate in chronic severe aortic regurgitation Revised recommendations for managing anticoagulation and for dual antiplatelet therapy, plus a new treatment algorithm for pulmonary hypertension The latest pharmacologic approaches, including new biologics and anti-integrins for Crohn disease and ulcerative colitis; new medications for metastatic prostate cancer; and a new discussion on the role of antidepressants in managing generalized anxiety disorder Learn more at CMDT2016.com! Why CMDT is the ultimate clinical companion Detailed overview of other primary care topics, from gynecology, orthopedics and dermatology to ophthalmology, psychiatry, and neurology Only text with annual update on HIV and AIDS Specific disease prevention information Many decision-speeding diagnostic and treatment algorithms and tables Easy access to medication dosages, with trade names indexed and costs updated in each edition Current references, with unique identifiers (PubMed, PMID numbers) for rapid downloading of article abstracts and full articles CMDT Online (www.AccessMedicine.com/CMDT) provides access to CMDT 2016 plus expanded pathophysiology information and six additional online-only chapters at no additional cost: Chapter e1: Anti-Infective Chemotherapeutic & Antibiotic Agents Chapter e2: Fundamentals of Human Genetics & Genomics Chapter e3: Diagnostic Testing & Medical Decision Making Chapter e4: Information Technology in Patient Care Chapter e5: Integrative Medicine Chapter e6: Podiatric Disorders In the primary care setting, only one text delivers the ideal balance of clinical practice and research evidence to optimize patient care CURRENT Medical Diagnosis & Treatment. Written by top clinicians, this trusted resource spans the fields of internal medicine, reviewing symptoms, signs, epidemiology, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment for more than 1,000 diseases and disorders. Turn to any page, and you'll find concise, evidence-based answers to key questions concerning both in-hospital and ambulatory patient problems. In addition, sections feature a streamlined format that puts the latest diagnostic protocols, prevention strategies, and treatment options right at your fingertips. For more information, visit CMDT2016.com.

Book Current Diagnosis and Treatment in Sports Medicine

Download or read book Current Diagnosis and Treatment in Sports Medicine written by Patrick J. McMahon and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2007 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This concise, clinically-driven entry into the CURRENT series covers the diagnosis and management of sports injuries and related disorders with an emphasis on musculo-skeletal disorders. The author focuses on core stabilization and rehabilitation considerations and integrates prevention throughout.

Book CURRENT Diagnosis   Treatment in Family Medicine  Second Edition

Download or read book CURRENT Diagnosis Treatment in Family Medicine Second Edition written by Jeannette E. South-Paul and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2007-04-22 with total page 745 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The most convenient, authoritative overview of family medicine and primary care -- completely updated and expanded! A Doody's Core Title ESSENTIAL PURCHASE! Praise for an earlier edition--"This portable, 700 page paperback is an excellent reference for practitioners caring for patients in ongoing settings. Information is complete, yet readily accessible. Information is prioritized well, making it easy to locate information rapidly. It will be a cost-effective addition to the shelves of thousands of hardworking family doctors. 5 STARS!"--Doody's Review Service Great for USMLE Step 3 review, board certification, and maintenance or recertification Concise, evidence-based coverage of the diseases and syndromes most commonly seen in clinical practice Organized according to the developmental lifespan, beginning with childhood and adolescence, focusing on the reproductive years, and progressing through adulthood and senior years -- includes end-of-life issues Complementary and alternative treatments included where appropriate Recommendations for both immediate and ongoing management strategies Numerous algorithms, charts, and tables encapsulate important information Conservative and pharmacologic therapies Patient education information Sections on Therapeutics, Genetics, and Prevention; Psychosocial Disorders; and Physician-Patient Issues NEW chapter patient-centered medicine

Book CURRENT Medical Diagnosis and Treatment 2015  eBook

Download or read book CURRENT Medical Diagnosis and Treatment 2015 eBook written by Maxine Papadakis and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2014-09-05 with total page 1904 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: To deliver the best care to your patients, turn to the #1 annually updated guide in internal medicine and clinical practice. The 2015 Edition is packed with important NEW information! For more than 70 years, professors, students, and clinicians have trusted LANGE for high-quality, current, concise medical information in a convenient, affordable, portable format. Whether for coursework, clerkships, USMLE prep, specialty board review, or patient care, there's a LANGE book that guarantees success. NEW TO THIS EDITION: Latest 2014 American Heart Association/American College of Cardiology guidelines for anticoagulation in atrial fibrillation, and indications for interventions in valvular heart disease Update on the epidemic of opioid-based prescription drug abuse, misuse and overdose, and new section on opioids for chronic, noncancer pain Revised treatment options for Helicobacter pylori and chronic hepatitis C Latest hypertension information from 2013 UK National Institute of Health and Clinical Excellence and US Joint National Committee (JNC8) Reports Discussion of which patients benefit from statins, and indications for high vs. moderate intensity statins, based on 2014 AHA/ACC guidelines Scoring tools for assessing the severity of acute pancreatitis Revised psychiatric diagnoses in accordance with the Diagnostic Statistical Manual’s 5th edition No other text links practice and research like CURRENT Medical Diagnosis & Treatment! Written by clinicians renowned in their fields, this trusted annual text offers the most current insight into symptoms, signs, epidemiology, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment for more than 1,000 diseases and disorders. You'll find concise, evidence-based answers to questions about both hospital and ambulatory problems. The streamlined format of each section in this clinical companion is the fastest, easiest way to keep abreast of the latest diagnostic advances, prevention strategies, and cost-effective treatments. Here's why CMDT is essential to your clinical practice: Strong emphasis on the practical aspects of clinical diagnosis and patient management throughout the broad fields of internal medicine Full review of other relevant primary care topics, including obstetrics/gynecology, dermatology, neurology, urology, ophthalmology, orthopedics, geriatrics, women’s health, and palliative care Hundreds of medication treatment tables, with indexed trade names and updated prices Many helpful diagnostic and treatment algorithms Only text with an annual review of advances in HIV treatment Recent references with PMID numbers for easy online access Many full-color photographs and illustrations

Book Current Critical Care Diagnosis   Treatment

Download or read book Current Critical Care Diagnosis Treatment written by Frederic S. Bongard and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work covers the fundamentals of critical care, topics related to medical critical care, and the essentials of surgical intensive care. Early chapters cover physiology and pathophysiology of critical illness, and later chapters cover pathophysiology using an organ or disease specific approach. This second edition includes an update on new treatment strategies for acute respiratory distress syndrome, and recommendations on critical care supportive measures, including nutrition, prevention of bleeding, and prevention of deep venous thrombosis.

Book Current Medical Diagnosis and Treatment 2008

Download or read book Current Medical Diagnosis and Treatment 2008 written by Stephen J. McPhee and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2007-11-12 with total page 1697 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The ultimate clinical companion: know what the experts know -- and make it part of your practice! In this trusted text, you'll find the most current insights into symptoms, signs, epidemiology, etiology, and treatment for over 1,000 diseases and disorders. Turn to any topic, and you'll find on-the-spot answers to your questions for both hospital and ambulatory medicine. This streamlined, authoritative reference gets you up to speed-fast-on the latest medical advances, prevention strategies, cost-effective treatments, and more. No wonder it's the most popular annually updated text in internal medicine! CURRENT Medicine in the right dose: exactly what you need for optimum patient care - in exactly the right amount of information Comprehensive coverage of inpatient and outpatient care, highlighting only the diagnostic and treatment tools pertinent to your practice A-to-Z overview of internal medicine and primary care topics from gynecology and neurology to toxicology and urology Only text with an annual HIV infection update “Essentials of Diagnosis” for most diseases/disorders Hundreds of drug treatment tables, with indexed trade names and updated prices-plus helpful diagnostic and treatment algorithms Recent references with PMID numbers for fast access to abstracts or full-text articles Evidence-based standards for 1,000+ diseases and disorders New to this edition: New 8-page color insert Extensively revised chapters on Ear, Nose and Throat; Hypertension; Disorders of the Blood Vessels and Lymphatics; and Protozoal and Helmithic Diseases Updated chapter on preventive medicine emphasizes disease prevention and health promotion Revamped cancer chapter delivers the very latest treatment advances Common Symptoms chapter expanded to provide more information on treatment Reworked chapter on end-of-life now addresses palliative care and pain management

Book CURRENT Medical Diagnosis and Treatment 2009

Download or read book CURRENT Medical Diagnosis and Treatment 2009 written by Stephen J. McPhee and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2008-10-31 with total page 1809 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Huge market: family physicians, internists, nurse practitioners, medical students, internal medicine residents, family medicine residents Consistent bestseller, more than 80,000 copies sell annually Completely current: all topics updated annually to provide the latest treatment advances New to this edition: updated Cancer and Urologic Disorders chapter, latest drug information, increased coverage of Canadian and International Guidelines The only text with an annual review of advances in HIV treatment

Book Current Emergency Diagnosis   Treatment

Download or read book Current Emergency Diagnosis Treatment written by John Mills and published by . This book was released on 1985 with total page 908 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book CURRENT Medical Diagnosis and Treatment 2020

Download or read book CURRENT Medical Diagnosis and Treatment 2020 written by Maxine A. Papadakis and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2019-09-09 with total page 1934 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. The #1 annual internal medicine guide that clinicians turn to first―extensively revised and updated A Doody's Core Title for 2020! CURRENT Medical Diagnosis & Treatment is the most comprehensive, reliable, and timely reference available to answer common questions that arise in everyday clinical practice. Written by clinicians renowned in their respective fields, this trusted classic offers expert advice on all aspects of outpatient and inpatient medical care. You’ll find authoritative, evidence-based coverage of more than 1,000 diseases and disorders including concise, yet thorough synopsis of diagnosis and treatment. Presented in full-color, this single source reference has been fully updated with the latest developments and breakthroughs in medicine, guidelines, references, drug prices, and more. This essential clinical companion features: A strong emphasis on the practical aspects of clinical diagnosis and patient management Detailed review of all internal medicine disciplines, including geriatrics, preventive medicine, and palliative care, plus gynecology and obstetrics, dermatology, ophthalmology, neurology, psychiatry, and more An annual update on HIV/AIDS and other new, emerging viral infections Specific information regarding disease prevention and prognosis Medication treatment tables, with indexed trade names and updated prices Key recent references on each topic with PMID numbers for quick online access Many full-color photographs, tables, figures and other illustrations. Here are some of the many updates and additions: Extensive updating of tables and images New FDA-approved medication for multiple sclerosis New summary of recommended FDA treatment regimens for hepatitis C U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommendations for osteoporosis, prostate cancer, ovarian cancer, and cervical cancer Extensive update of immune modulation therapy and adjuvant treatments of breast cancer Targeted therapies for advanced non-small cell lung cancers Thoroughly revised chapter on viral and rickettsial infections, including recent measles, polio, and acute flaccid paralysis outbreaks, and on related immunizations Clarification of the appropriate role of opioids and buprenorphine formulations in chronic pain management Revised section on health care for sexual and gender minority patients Information on new biologic agents for asthma, and many other disorders

Book Improving Diagnosis in Health Care

    Book Details:
  • Author : National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
  • Publisher : National Academies Press
  • Release : 2015-12-29
  • ISBN : 0309377722
  • Pages : 473 pages

Download or read book Improving Diagnosis in Health Care written by National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2015-12-29 with total page 473 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Getting the right diagnosis is a key aspect of health care - it provides an explanation of a patient's health problem and informs subsequent health care decisions. The diagnostic process is a complex, collaborative activity that involves clinical reasoning and information gathering to determine a patient's health problem. According to Improving Diagnosis in Health Care, diagnostic errors-inaccurate or delayed diagnoses-persist throughout all settings of care and continue to harm an unacceptable number of patients. It is likely that most people will experience at least one diagnostic error in their lifetime, sometimes with devastating consequences. Diagnostic errors may cause harm to patients by preventing or delaying appropriate treatment, providing unnecessary or harmful treatment, or resulting in psychological or financial repercussions. The committee concluded that improving the diagnostic process is not only possible, but also represents a moral, professional, and public health imperative. Improving Diagnosis in Health Care, a continuation of the landmark Institute of Medicine reports To Err Is Human (2000) and Crossing the Quality Chasm (2001), finds that diagnosis-and, in particular, the occurrence of diagnostic errorsâ€"has been largely unappreciated in efforts to improve the quality and safety of health care. Without a dedicated focus on improving diagnosis, diagnostic errors will likely worsen as the delivery of health care and the diagnostic process continue to increase in complexity. Just as the diagnostic process is a collaborative activity, improving diagnosis will require collaboration and a widespread commitment to change among health care professionals, health care organizations, patients and their families, researchers, and policy makers. The recommendations of Improving Diagnosis in Health Care contribute to the growing momentum for change in this crucial area of health care quality and safety.