The text's practical approach to inpatient problems provides the answers with easy-to-remember approaches, algorithms, and mnemonics. Tables are included to organize important information in a convenient format. The material is presented in a problem-oriented style that lets the reader interpret and respond to symptoms, signs, abnormal lab tests, and EKGs. Thus the emphasis is on working toward a diagnosis instead of starting with the disease and working backwards. It's an excellent preparation tool for the Boards.