- 402 pages
- English
- PDF
- Available on iOS & Android
Macleod's Clinical Examination
About this book
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.
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Table of contents
- Front Cover
- Inside Front Cover
- Half title page
- John Macleod (1915–2006)
- Macleod's Clinical Examination
- Copyright Page
- Table Of Contents
- Preface
- Acknowledgements
- How to make the most of this book
- Clinical skills videos
- Contributors
- 1 Principles of Clinical History and Examination
- 2 System-Based Examination
- 3 Applying History and Examination Skills in Specific Situations
- 4 Putting History and Examination Skills to Use
- Index