Pocket Guide to Clinical Examination

This handy, well-illustrated guide provides information on all aspects of the patient examination. It covers history-taking, examination techniques for each body system, and presenting signs and symptoms for common disorders. Color illustrations and color-coded chapters aid in quickly locating critical guidance.

• Signs and symptoms sections describe the most important diseases associated with each body system.
• Boxes highlight important information on a range of issues―the elderly, emergency situations, "Questions to Ask".
• Color photographs and diagrams illustrate examination techniques and clinical manifestations.
• "Questions to Ask" boxes and advice on what to do in an emergency make important information easy to find.