CAPstone Academic Publishers:
Free Medical Books on Gastroenterology & Hepatology

CAPstone (Canadian Academic Publishers Ltd) is a not-for-profit company dedicated to the betterment of people globally through education. Download medical textbooks in a wide array of topics, including clinical and basic sciences, and exam reviews.

All materials are online and free to download.

Best Practice Guidelines in Gastroenterology and Hepatology (All NEW in 2019)

Sometimes, several several highly prestigious , informed, and learned groups will asses the interpretation of analyses, including met analyses , to come to slightly different interpretations . This book gives summaries of the recommendations provided on all major topics in gastroenterology, including disorders of the liver, biliary tree, and pancreas. This provides rapid review of  major topics for the use to the practicing physician, as well as for  persons in training.

NEW: Best Practice Guidelines in Gastroenterology and Hepatology

Mastering the Boards Textbooks 

These books provide clinically relevant questions of the process of taking a history and performing a physical examination, with sections on Useful Background, and where available, evidence-based performance characteristics of the rendering of our clinical skills. 

Mastering the Boards - Neurology

Mastering the Boards - Cardiology

Mastering the Boards - Respirology

Mastering the Boards - Gastroenterology

Mastering the Boards - Hepatology	Mastering the Boards - Rheumatology & Endocrinology
Mastering the Boards - Hematology, Nephrology, and Infectious Diseases

Medical Mini Series Review 

These are collections of some of the best rounds from the Division of Gastroenterology at Western University. They have been collated in this publication to act as a refresher for busy Gastroenterologists. This material is of special use for persons preparing a lecture or a presentation. 

Medical Mini Review Series in Gastroenterology and Hepatology: Efficient Refresher for the Busy Clinical Gastroenterologist

Medical Mini Review Series in Gastroenterology and Hepatology Volume 2: Efficient Refresher for the Busy Clinical Gastroenterologist

Medical Mini Review Series in Gastroenterology and Hepatology Volume 3: Efficient Refresher for the Busy Clinical Gastroenterologist

MEDICAL MINI REVIEW SERIES IN HEPATOLOGY Volume 4: Efficient Refresher for the Busy Clinical Gastroenterologist

These medical textbooks are complementary to one another with special emphasis on unique areas of Gastroenterology (GI) and Hepatology. 

Guideline-Based Management in Gastroenterology Recommendations of the indications for the treatment of disorders in Gastroenterology, as derived from major guidelines.

Guideline-Based Management in Hepatology Recommendations of the indications for the treatment of disorders in Hepatology, as derived from major guidelines.

Practice Review in GI and Hepatopancreatobiliary Diseases and Nutrition  An advanced book of clinical  practice review in its 3rd edition,  now in 2 extensive volumes.	First Principles of Gastroenterology and Hepatology in Adults & Children  A two-part introductory book for all learners and practitioners
Scientific Basis for Clinical Practice in Gastroenterology and Hepatology  Gain an understanding of the rationale for clinical practice	Endoscopy and Diagnostic Imaging  Learn the basic interpretive skills of endoscopic and diagnostic imaging, ow in 2 extensive volumes

The Physiology and Pathophysiology of Gastrointestinal and Hepatopancreaticobiliary Disorders

Disorders explained, finally!

About the Author

Dr. Alan B. R. Thomson is: Emeritus Distinguished University Professor, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada Adjunct Professor, Western University, London, Canada Past Vice-President for the Americas, World Gastroenterology Organisation Past President, Canadian Association of Gastroenterology Distinguished Clinician, Teacher and Researcher Author of more than 700 publications and twenty books Dedicated to peace through Medicine, and the Democratization of Knowledge For questions or comments, contact Dr. Thomson by email or on facebook For updates about future free medical textbooks, connect on Linkedin.

About CAPstone Capstone Academic Publishers is a global provider of current free medical textbooks in Gastroenterology and Hepatology, providing a wide range of topics including: Basic Sciences Clinical Sciences First Principles Review topics Approaches to Diagnostic Imaging, Endoscopy, and Pathology We use a question-based approach, useful for self-testing, review and preparation for presentations. Bound book versions are also available at www.amazon.com, www.amazon.co.uk or www.amazon.ca

Other useful links American College of Gastroenterology - clinical guidelines American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy - clinical guidelines American Gastroenterological Association - clininal guidelines British Society of Gastroenterology - clinical guidelines Canadian Association of Gastroenterology - clinical guidelines Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada World Gastroenterology Organisation - global guidelines