Clinical History Taking And Examination

This innovative new textbook has been written and designed to meet the needs of students in today's medical curriculum. It takes an integrative, common-sense approach to the topic of history taking and examination, incorporating - where necessary - relevant anatomy, physiology, pathology and other aspects of clinical medicine: Each major topic is covered in a series of two-page learning units which feature: • Concise yet comprehensive text • Fully integrated colour diagrams and clinical photographs • Summary tables for quick reference • 'key point' boxes for reinforcement and revision An introductory section details the basic tenets of history taking, sequence of examination and common clinical signs. Next follows a system-by-system overview of examination techniques and the common clinical conditions encountered. A third section considers special topics such as exam taking technique, doctor-patient communication and dealing with potentially violent patients or those unable to provide a history. The text is written by a hospital physician using a minimum of medical jargon and with close attention to the essential information and techniques that every student must know.

Please note that this eBook does not include the DVD accompaniment. If you would like to have access to the DVD content, please purchase the print copy of this title. The sixth edition of Clinical Examination continues to serve all medical trainees with a clear explanation of history taking and clinical examination. Set out systematically, this best selling textbook has comprehensive coverage of the skills necessary for clinically evaluating patients. Thoroughly evidence based and referenced, in full colour with superior artwork and design, the book comes with free and complete access to Student Consult. Student Consult - full online access full colour with superior artwork and design evidence-based Coverage of ENT and Ophthalmology Expanded history taking sections with new differential diagnosis tables More anatomy content and illustrations Expanded evidence based medicine references – the only physical examination trainees book with detailed references; new section on inter-observer variability and kappa values New material on DVD includes OSCEs, ECGs and an imaging library.

History taking and examination skills are vitally important in everyday practice. They are examined at all levels of the undergraduate curriculum and are constantly monitored at a postgraduate level. To become proficient in history taking, key questions should be asked to quickly understand the exact nature of the illness.This invaluable guide spec

A guide to the techniques and analysis of clinical data. Each of the seventeen sections begins with a drawing and biographical sketch of a seminal contributor to the discipline. After an introduction and historical survey of clinical methods, the next fifteen sections are organized by body system. Each contains clinical data items from the history, physical examination, and laboratory investigations that are generally included in a comprehensive patient evaluation. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Covers the principles on how to approach the patient and put them at their ease before taking a history and examination. The text goes through each of the major systems and instructs the best way of making an examination.

Presents step-by-step instructions for physical examination techniques along with information on taking the patient history.

Bates’ Guide to Physical Examination and History Taking is the #1 choice for complete, authoritative guidance on mastering every aspect of the all-important physical examination. This highly regarded text includes fully illustrated, step-by-step techniques that outline the correct performance of the physical examination and an easy-to-follow two-column format that correlates examination techniques on the left and abnormalities (clearly indicated in red) with differential diagnoses on the right. Extensively updated to reflect the most current clinical practices, this Thirteenth Edition provides authoritative, step-by-step guidance on performing the patient interview and physical examination, applying clinical reasoning, shared decision-making, and other core assessment skills—all based on a firm understanding of clinical evidence. New and expanded content emphasizes the importance of strong patient communication and interpersonal skills, as well as special considerations for examining LBGT-identified persons, persons with physical disabilities, and special populations across the life cycle—infancy through adolescence, pregnancy, and aging.

Every medical student must be able to take an accurate history and perform a physical examination. This third edition of History and Clinical Examination at a Glance provides a concise, highly illustrated companion to help you develop these vital skills as you practice on the wards. Building on an overview of the patient/doctor relationship and basic enquiry, the text supports learning either by system or presentation of common conditions, with step-by-step and evidence-based information to support clinical examination and help you formulate a sound differential diagnosis. History and Clinical Examination at a Glance features: Succinct text and full colour illustrations, including many brand new clinical photographs A new section on the development of communication skills, which explains how to communicate in different circumstances, and with different groups of people A self-assessment framework which can be used individually, by tutors, or in group practice to prepare for OSCEs History and Clinical Examination at a Glance is the perfect guide for medical, health science students, and junior doctors, as an ideal resource for clinical attachments, last-minute revision, or whenever you need a refresher.