This is a book at the heart of learning how to be a good doctor; invaluable for students starting clinical medicine as well as for more senior students and junior doctors, reminding them of the procedures involved in clerking a patient. This text provides a clear description of the fundamental skills of patient evaluation and examination, answering the cunning questions which arise from this.
Starts with a general overview section on history taking and the general examination that provide the framework on which to hang the detail. The systematic examination section documents clearly the relevant history, examination and special investigations as well as giving advice on their significance. The final section covers the specialized areas relating to young children and the critically-ill patient.. In full colour throughout and highly illustrated.

Editors:
Graham Douglas, Fiona Nicol, Colin Robertson

Publisher: Churchill Livingstone
Publication Date: 2005-06-20

ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0443074046
ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780443074042