Griffith's 5 minute clinical consult. 6th ed

The short topics from "acanthosis nigricans" to "zygomycosis," brief to the point of uselessness, are included in the last 45 pages of the text as summary descriptions, synonyms, causes, treatments (without drug dosages) and ICD-9 codes. There are 2 indices; 1 for medications and 1 for topics. Unfortunately there are no illustrations, which are always useful especially in dermatologic conditions. Nor are there any tables or flow charts. The book is intended as a rapid reference source. Certainly it will help to jog one's memory when dealing with less common conditions. It would benefit any busy general practitioner and assist students studying for examinations who require a quick review of specific topics.