Principles and Practice of Hospital Medicine, Second Edition

Principles and Practice of Hospital Medicine (2nd Edition) is a comprehensive reference dedicated to the practice of hospital medicine, providing evidence-based guidance for the diagnosis, treatment, and management of adult patients in the inpatient setting. Developed in collaboration with the American College of Physicians (ACP), this textbook combines the latest clinical knowledge with practical approaches to patient care, making it an essential resource for hospitalists, internal medicine physicians, residents, medical students, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and other healthcare professionals involved in acute care medicine.

The book covers every aspect of hospital-based medical practice, from patient admission through discharge and transition of care. It addresses the evaluation and management of common and complex medical conditions encountered on inpatient wards, intensive care units, and observation units, while emphasizing patient safety, interdisciplinary collaboration, quality improvement, and evidence-based clinical decision-making.

Organized into comprehensive sections, the text explores core principles of hospital medicine, including diagnostic reasoning, clinical assessment, perioperative medicine, infectious diseases, cardiology, pulmonology, nephrology, gastroenterology, endocrinology, hematology, oncology, neurology, rheumatology, geriatrics, palliative care, and critical care. Each chapter provides practical recommendations for diagnosis, treatment planning, medication management, consultation, discharge planning, and long-term follow-up.

The second edition incorporates updated clinical guidelines, contemporary evidence-based practices, advances in hospital medicine, enhanced patient safety strategies, antimicrobial stewardship, value-based healthcare, transitions of care, and quality improvement initiatives. Numerous clinical algorithms, diagnostic pathways, tables, illustrations, and real-world case studies help clinicians rapidly apply best practices in busy inpatient environments while strengthening clinical reasoning and decision-making skills.

Designed for physicians and healthcare professionals caring for hospitalized adults, Principles and Practice of Hospital Medicine serves as both an educational textbook and a day-to-day clinical reference. Its integrated approach to acute medical care, multidisciplinary teamwork, and healthcare systems makes it an invaluable resource for improving patient outcomes and delivering high-quality inpatient care.

Key Topics: Hospital Medicine, Internal Medicine, Inpatient Care, Clinical Diagnosis, Differential Diagnosis, Patient Evaluation, Acute Care Medicine, Critical Care, Perioperative Medicine, Cardiology, Pulmonology, Gastroenterology, Nephrology, Endocrinology, Hematology, Oncology, Infectious Diseases, Neurology, Rheumatology, Geriatrics, Palliative Care, Medical Consultation, Patient Safety, Quality Improvement, Clinical Decision Making, Evidence-Based Medicine, Medication Management, Hospital Operations, Transitions of Care, and Discharge Planning.

Subject: Hospital Medicine, Internal Medicine, Clinical Medicine, Acute Care, Critical Care, Emergency Medicine, Medical Education, Residency Training, Family Medicine, Healthcare Quality, Patient Safety, Nursing, Physician Assistant Studies, Allied Health, Evidence-Based Medicine, Healthcare Management, and Health Sciences.