Macleod's Clinical Examination

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Synopsis

This classic textbook aims to assist clinicians develop the consultation skills required to elicit a clear history, and the practical skills needed to detect clinical signs of disease. Where possible, the physical basis of clinical signs is explained to aid understanding. Formulation of a differential diagnosis from the information gained is introduced, and the logical initial investigations are included for each system.

- The first part of the book addresses the general principles of good interaction with patients, from the basics of taking a history and examining, to the use of pattern recognition to identify spot diagnoses.
- The second part documents the relevant history, examination and investigations for all the major body systems.
- The third part illustrates the application of these skills to specific clinical situations.
- The final part covers preparation for assessments of clinical skills and the use of these skills in everyday practice.
- The book has accompanying videos demonstrating many of the key clinical examination routines as set out in the book.
- A new editorial team has undertaken a substantial review of the book's contents and with the help of many new authors has radically revised the order and approach of the text.
- Several new chapters have been created including a chapter on patients with mental disorders; a chapter covering the approach to a deteriorating patient; a chapter on assessment of patients towards the end of life and two new chapters on applying the key clinical skills during assessments and in practice.
- The structure of the text has been rationalised with careful use of boxes, tables and figures to set out the concepts for maximum clarity.

Book details

Edition:
14
Author:
J Alastair Innes BSc PhD Frcp Ed, Anna R Dover PhD Frcp Ed, Karen Fairhurst PhD FRCGP
ISBN:
9780702069918
Related ISBNs:
9780702053375, 9780702069932, 9780702047282, 9780702052187, 9780702053375, 9780702053573, 9780702069932
Publisher:
Elsevier
Pages:
N/A
Reading age:
Not specified
Includes images:
Yes
Date of addition:
2023-03-01
Usage restrictions:
Copyright
Copyright date:
2019
Copyright by:
Elsevier Health Sciences 
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Categories:
Medicine, Nonfiction