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Macleod's Clinical Examination

  • 14th Edition - March 9, 2018
  • Latest edition
  • Editors: J. Alastair Innes, Anna R. Dover, Karen Fairhurst
  • Language: English

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 di… Read more

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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.

Key features

  • 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

Readership

Medical students training to be effective doctors. Established doctors studying for postgraduate examinations including MRCP (UK) PACES. Nurse practitioners both in primary and secondary care involved in patient assessment and management. Paramedics and ambulance workers who are required to know how to examine patients and take a history from them

Table of contents

Section 1: Principles of clinical history and examination
Managing clinical encounters with patients
General aspects of history taking
The value of initial observations

Section 2: System based examination
The cardiovascular system
The respiratory system
The gastrointestinal system
The nervous system
The visual system
The ear, nose & throat
The endocrine system
The reproductive system
The renal system
The musculoskeletal system
The skin, hair and nails

Section 3: Applying history and examination skills in specific situations
Babies and Children
Patients with mental illness and learning disability
The frail elderly
Examining the deteriorating patient
History and examination towards the end of life

Section 4: Putting History and Examination skills to Use
Preparing for assessments of clinical skills
Preparing for practice

Product details

  • Edition: 14
  • Latest edition
  • Published: March 9, 2018
  • Language: English

About the editors

JI

J. Alastair Innes

Affiliations and expertise
Consultant Physician, Respiratory Unit, Western General Hospital, Edinburgh; Honorary Reader in Respiratory Medicine, University of Edinburgh, UK

AD

Anna R. Dover

Affiliations and expertise
Consultant in Diabetes, Endocrinology and General Medicine, Edinburgh Centre for Endocrinology and Diabetes, Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh; Honorary Clinical Senior Lecturer, University of Edinburgh, UK

KF

Karen Fairhurst

Affiliations and expertise
General Practice Principal, Mackenzie Medical Centre, Edinburgh; Clinical Senior Lecturer, Centre for Population Health Sciences, University of Edinburgh, UK