Mind Maps in Medicine

The concept of mind mapping was introduced by Tony Buzan in 1973. Since then it has become a technique used in many disciplines to help clarify thinking, organise thoughts and information, provide overviews of complex topics, and help build mental models. This is a book of mind maps covering general medicine for medical students.

The concept of mind mapping was introduced by Tony Buzan in 1973. Since then it has become a technique used in many disciplines to help clarify thinking, organise thoughts and information, provide overviews of complex topics, and help build mental models. This is a book of mind maps covering general medicine for medical students. It will act as a revision book, provide an overview of the subject, and help the student organise their learning of a subject. This is a book of 140 mind maps covering the whole of general medicine. The maps are arranged in order of body systems; most chapters open with a double-page signs and symptoms map. See the authors Preface for further information on the technique of mind mapping and why it will appeal to a purchaser.Only keywords are used A topic is condensed to one page Relationshipsbetween concepts are easily appreciated Associations are made clear The student can add items as required The student can highlightthe diagrams in colour Revision is rapid and stimulating