# Little Black Book Primary Care — Practical Clinical Information

> Portable primary care medical reference with over 6000 disease descriptions. (iPhone/iPad app by Skyscape Medpresso Inc.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/little-black-book-primary-care/id1074276444 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Skyscape Medpresso Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/818609416)
- Category: Medical, Education
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.40/5 from 11 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 46 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2016-06-10
- Data updated: 2026-07-28
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/little-black-book-primary-care/id1074276444/reviews.md

## What is Little Black Book Primary Care?

"Try before you buy" - Download the FREE App, which includes sample content. In-App purchase required to unlock all content.

Over 6000 very specific concise descriptions of diseases and conditions for virtually every aspect of clinical primary care in "doc talk" language make the reference unique among similar medical manuals.

Concise descriptions of diseases and conditions relevant to docs in "doc talk" language, with up-to-date as well as classic references. This latest update is based on the 6th edition and 2011 print edition with additional features, enhanced functionality and ongoing updates.

Little Black Book of Primary Care is intended as a very portable manual with heavily referenced, concise, practical, clinically relevant information. It contains usual clinical approaches, personal "pearls", as well as and most importantly, literature-debated issues.

Clinical information in the resource is organized generally by medical specialty and can be accessed either by perusal down through the hierarchies of the table of contents, or by finding the disease or clinical word of interest in the Main Index. Main Index entries will generally take the reader to the relevant disease page or, if a medication, to a related medications list.

Key Features

* Over 6000 very specific references for virtually every aspect of clinical primary care make the reference unique among similar medical manuals

* Disease processes about which there is little current controversy, or new information are treated briefly
* Disease information is presented under the standard nine categories:
    * Cause
    * Pathophysiology
    * Epidemiology
    * Symptoms and Signs
    * Course
    * Complications
    * Lab
    * X-ray
    * Rx

Content licensed from printed edition ISBN 10: 1616145714
Content licensed from printed edition ISBN 13: 000-0763734594

If you have any questions or comments, email us any time: customersupport@skyscape.com or call 508-299-3000

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Author(s): Daniel K. Onion, MD, MPH, FACP
Publisher: Jones & Bartlett

## Key features

- Over 6000 disease and condition descriptions
- Concise, practical clinical information
- Organized by medical specialty
- Detailed disease categories (Cause, Rx, etc.)
- Main Index for quick searching
- Includes personal clinical 'pearls'

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Black Book of Primary Care | $9.99 | one-time |



## Frequently asked questions about Little Black Book Primary Care

### What is Little Black Book Primary Care?

Little Black Book Primary Care is a medical reference app offering concise, practical clinical information on over 6000 diseases and conditions relevant to primary care. It's designed for quick access to essential medical knowledge.

### How much does Little Black Book Primary Care cost?

The app is free to download and includes sample content. Full access to all content requires an in-app purchase. The app is listed as free, with in-app purchases available.

### What kind of information is included in Little Black Book Primary Care?

The app provides detailed information on diseases and conditions, covering cause, pathophysiology, epidemiology, symptoms, course, complications, lab findings, X-ray interpretations, and treatment (Rx). It also includes clinical 'pearls' and literature-debated issues.

### Is Little Black Book Primary Care suitable for all ages?

Little Black Book Primary Care has an age rating of 17+, indicating it is intended for adult users, specifically medical professionals, due to the complex medical content.

### What devices is Little Black Book Primary Care available on?

Little Black Book Primary Care is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod, making it accessible on a range of Apple mobile devices.

### How often is Little Black Book Primary Care updated?

The app was last updated on November 18, 2025, with version 5.8.5. This indicates ongoing development and content refreshes, ensuring the information remains current.

### Does Little Black Book Primary Care have ads?

Yes, the app contains advertisements. While it offers free sample content, the presence of ads is noted in its data.

### How is the clinical information organized in Little Black Book Primary Care?

Clinical information is generally organized by medical specialty. Users can navigate through a table of contents hierarchy or use the Main Index to find specific diseases or clinical terms.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 5.9.2 — 2026-06-25

We are excited to bring you the latest update to Little Black Book of Primary Care App!
 
This release includes:
- Performance improvements and bug fixes
- Minor UI enhancements for better learning experience
- Keep practicing and stay confident on your journey toward your professional success!

### 5.8.5 — 2025-11-18

- Minor Bug Fixes

### 5.8.0 — 2025-08-20

- Minor Bug Fixes

### 4.4.1 — 2020-08-25

Fixes related to connecting to iTunes for in-app purchases in iOS version 13.4 and above

### 3.2.7 — 2018-05-23

- Added new options under "Setting" - Contact Support, Feedback
- Spotlight search
- iPhone X support
- 3D Touch 
- UI/UX enhancement
- Minor bug fixes

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