Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine
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Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine is an American
textbook
of internal medicine
. First published in 1950, it is presently in its eighteenth edition
(published in July 2011 by McGraw-Hill
). Although it is aimed at all members of the medical profession, it is mainly used by internists and junior doctors in this field, as well as medical student
s.
The work is named after Tinsley R. Harrison
of Birmingham, Alabama
, who served as editor-in-chief of the first five editions and established the format of the work: a strong basis of clinical medicine interwoven with an understanding of pathophysiology
.
The 17th edition of the textbook is dedicated to Dr. Georger W. Thorn, who was editor of the first seven editions of the book and editor in chief of the eight edition. He died in 2004.
Dr.Harrison's quote appeared on the first edition of this book in 1950:
United States
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textbook
Textbook
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of internal medicine
Internal medicine
Internal medicine is the medical specialty dealing with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of adult diseases. Physicians specializing in internal medicine are called internists. They are especially skilled in the management of patients who have undifferentiated or multi-system disease processes...
. First published in 1950, it is presently in its eighteenth edition
Edition
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(published in July 2011 by McGraw-Hill
McGraw-Hill
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). Although it is aimed at all members of the medical profession, it is mainly used by internists and junior doctors in this field, as well as medical student
Medical Student
Medical Student may refer to:*Someone studying at medical school*Medical Student Newspaper, a UK publication...
s.
The work is named after Tinsley R. Harrison
Tinsley Randolph Harrison
Tinsley Randolph Harrison was a US physician and editor of the first five editions of Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine.-Biography:...
of Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham is the largest city in Alabama. The city is the county seat of Jefferson County. According to the 2010 United States Census, Birmingham had a population of 212,237. The Birmingham-Hoover Metropolitan Area, in estimate by the U.S...
, who served as editor-in-chief of the first five editions and established the format of the work: a strong basis of clinical medicine interwoven with an understanding of pathophysiology
Pathophysiology
Pathophysiology is the study of the changes of normal mechanical, physical, and biochemical functions, either caused by a disease, or resulting from an abnormal syndrome...
.
The 17th edition of the textbook is dedicated to Dr. Georger W. Thorn, who was editor of the first seven editions of the book and editor in chief of the eight edition. He died in 2004.
Dr.Harrison's quote appeared on the first edition of this book in 1950: