Robbins & Cotran Pathologic Basis of Disease: With STUDENT CONSULT Online Access (Robbins Pathology)

Pathology is a difficult subject - the sheer volume of material, the new vocabulary, and strikingly similar disease entities seem to conspire with each other to confuse us medical students. Robbins and Cotran is ideal for pathology in that it merges completeness of information with readability (it's about as enjoyable to read as pathology can be...). It is dense, and it can take a while to get through, but compared to Rubin's it is a much more straightforward and less "dense", while providing equivalent information. Figures are well-integrated and provide excellent examples of both histopathology and gross pathology. Normal physiology is reviewed briefly, so if you're like me and need a quick reminder, Robbins has you covered. I would NOT recommend this for cramming or trying to bone up on an entire organ system quickly, nor is it the best choice if path isn't your thing and you're more of a "just the facts" type learner - but if you are the type of learner that absolutely needs to have read everything about everything (at least for the preclinical years), this is the book for you. This is the type of book that you need to read through fairly slowly (I try to pace myself to completing the relevant chapters for an organ system over a 2-3 week block), but it definitely contains all of the information you are likely to need to do well. The (almost) encyclopedic nature and clear organization also make it my go-to when I have to go back and review something in particular. Additionally, I would recommend this over Rubin's (the other major pathology text) - the text is clearer and I prefer this book's organization. My classmates use both Rubin's and Robbins (faculty recommend using either), but those who have read/skimmed both here prefer Robbins.

I was so hesitant to purchase this book because I thought I would never find the time to read it! But it was the best book I ever purchased in medical school. It is great for reference and although it is super thick it is actually a fast read! Basically what I did was try to listen as much as I could in class and if I needed further clarification I would refer to this book! The book broke down the topic. It has everything needed for pathology! Would recommend this book to any medical student!

I cannot say enough good about this book. My friends think I am quite strange for the way I rave about it. Throughout my NP program, in clinical practice and in my teaching, this is the book I return to again and again and again. I am constantly amazed at how the chapter authors were able provide the essential information without becoming pedantic. Each time I re-read a section, I learn something new and yet it is the overall smooth progression of thought that is awe-inspiring to me. I have learned so much about the pathology of disease and I am actually hoping they come out with a new edition soon. When I turn to the book, I can see how my medical thinking has evolved and become more sophisticated, yet more holistic, with the help of this text. Another plus is that once I read this text, reading journal articles that are highly specific to one aspect of a topic is much more manageable; I already have the background understanding to make sense of the journal articles, thanks to Professor Kumar et al. The illustrations are great (and you can download them with Student Consult online access) and the explanations are clear. What more could one ask for? I should note, however, that sometimes I have to turn to the Basic Pathology book to get background information before Pathologic Basis of Disease makes complete sense. The two books together are a dynamic combination.

I almost didn't buy this because... well... it was expensive and there is quite a bit of information out there. Now that that the organ systems blocks have started, I'm really glad I did. The professors seem to follow this book more than any others I've looked at. Big plus: there's an access code given with the book and you can access the entire book online (and search within for keywords and images). That makes it really handy. If I travel for a few days, I don't have to lug it around; I can just bring it up on the interweb.

this best seller is one of must have books of alla physicians. great quality text and images. much cheaper than italian one

A beautiful book- nice to hold (all 7lbs of it), awesome images, detailed explanations. Despite it's volume, I truly enjoy learning path with Robbins!

Was soll man zu dem Buch sagen. Es ist die Bibel der Pathologie. Es dürfte eines der wenigen Bücher sein, die man selbst nach dem Studium noch gerne und tatsächlich immer wieder mit Gewinn liest. Ganz klare Kaufempfehlung.

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I was told by my medical school that from the second year this is our core textbook and I can see why. It is detailed, accurate but understandable textbook. The diagrams often come in handy. Some places it retailed for £70 so I was glad to get it for less but in new condition.