Early chapters describe the techniques and procedures fundamental to successful examination and diagnosis; effective history taking; interviewing the patient; what to look for during a general examination; assessment of presenting symptoms. Subsequent chapters deal with the examination of specific body regions. Each is introduced by a description of the relevant anatomy and physiology, a knowledge of which is vital to a complete understanding of clinical findings and their effective interpretation. As a necessary precursor to a discussion of specific examination techniques, there follows a description of the principal signs, symptoms and abnormalities which may be encountered upon examination. It should be noted that pathogenesis, treatment and specialized investigations are deliberately omitted from this book. Finally, the examination techniques are described at length and in practical terms, thereby intending to help the reader to integrate the entire chapter into a usable whole.

Clinical Examination

Medical Books

John Cookson

G. David Perkin

David P. De Bono

Owen; Perkin John Epstein

Medicine

Gower Medical Pub

<p>The third edition of CLINICAL EXAMINATION provides a clear, practical and above all, superbly illustrated guide to all aspects of history taking and patient examination. Designed to be accessible both to medical students just starting their clinical attachments and to more experienced readers, the clear writing style, the innovative use of clinical photographs and the explanatory artworks combine to explain and clarify the concepts and skills necessary to take a history and perform an examination. The text is organised by body system, with each chapter structured the same way: firstly, underlying structure and function; secondly, signs, symptoms and abnormalities; thirdly, patient examination.</p>
<ul><li>"Icon boxes" highlight suggested questions to ask the patient · primary disorders associated with each body region and their causes · sample case histories · implications for emergency situations · implications for elderly patients · risk factors · and key points. </li></ul>

Clinical Examination: With STUDENT CONSULT Access

Owen Epstein

Mosby Ltd.

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