I bought this used, didn't pay much for it thank God. It is certainly less than I expected, basically a vaste list of things too remeber which is not the way I study or review.
This is a very high-yield little book written with Step 1 in mind. As the title implies, it focuses on pathology and pathophysiology.
Pretty decent book...i read this along with BRS...
I wish I would have used this book prior to taking Step 1. This review book has many of the nit-picky details that I saw on my USMLE.
This book is not only great for quick look ups on rounds, but it is great during the first 2 years of med school because the little highlights/buzzwords helps with exams.Very easy to read, highlights just the important stuff.
Great book for what it's intended for- this is a handbook that only provides the essentials; nothing this size can be as all-encompassing as a complete textbook of medicine or UpToDate, so don't buy it with those expectations in mind. Covers facts on a surprisingly large number of diseases, ones often overlooked in many other handbooks such as Ferri's Guide, Washington Manual, or Pocket Medicine (the latter doesn't even mention anything on stroke management).
