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Macleod's Essentials of Examination
- 2nd Edition - August 28, 2024
- Authors: Euan Sandilands, Katharine Strachan
- Language: English
- Other ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 1 2 5 6 7 - 6
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 1 2 5 8 5 - 0
Despite many diagnostic advances, expert clinical examination is fundamental to the practice of medicine. Macleod's Essentials of Examination provides a concise guide to examin… Read more
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Request a sales quoteDespite many diagnostic advances, expert clinical examination is fundamental to the practice of medicine. Macleod's Essentials of Examination provides a concise guide to examining each body system, ideal for senior medical students, doctors in training and other health professionals.
Each chapter provides a standardised framework for examining a body system, along with important considerations for the clinician as well as self-test questions. The book is spiral-bound, portable and concise, with space for the reader to annotate and add their own notes – making it ideal as both a guide on the wards and as an exam revision aid.
The second edition of this popular title has been fully revised to take into account current terminology, guidelines and diagnostic pathways. Written specifically for this format, the book can be used as a standalone resource or alongside its hugely successful parent text, Macleod's Clinical Examination and the other MacLeod’s titles.
Each chapter provides a standardised framework for examining a body system, along with important considerations for the clinician as well as self-test questions. The book is spiral-bound, portable and concise, with space for the reader to annotate and add their own notes – making it ideal as both a guide on the wards and as an exam revision aid.
The second edition of this popular title has been fully revised to take into account current terminology, guidelines and diagnostic pathways. Written specifically for this format, the book can be used as a standalone resource or alongside its hugely successful parent text, Macleod's Clinical Examination and the other MacLeod’s titles.
- Practical, quick-reference guide for senior medical students and doctors in training – can be used for both examinations and clinical practice
- Concise, point-by-point template for examining all the major body systems
- Clear set of guidelines on what to do at each stage of the clinical examination
- Specific instructions around technique and key clinical points to consider
- Typical OSCE scenarios, exam questions and answers – with tips on presenting findings and how to maximise exam success
- Self-test questions to consolidate knowledge and skills
- Can be used alongside the other Macleod’s titles or as a standalone resource
- Includes complete eBook version for easy access anytime, anywhere
- Cover image
- Title page
- Copyright
- Contents
- Preface
- 1 The cardiovascular system
- Common OSCE openers
- The cardiovascular exam: point by point
- Classic OSCE questions
- 2 The respiratory system
- Common OSCE openers
- The respiratory exam: point by point
- Classic OSCE questions
- 3 The abdominal system
- Common OSCE openers
- The abdominal exam: point by point
- Classic OSCE questions
- The hernial orifice and digital rectal exam
- The hernial orifice and digital rectal exam: point by point
- 4 The neurological system
- Common OSCE openers
- The neurological exam: point by point
- Classic OSCE questions
- Classic OSCE questions
- The cranial nerve exam: common OSCE openers
- The cranial nerve exam: point by point
- Classic OSCE questions
- 5 The musculoskeletal system
- Common OSCE openers
- The GALS screening exam: point by point
- The joint exam: point by point
- Classic OSCE questions
- 6 The endocrine system
- The thyroid exam: common OSCE openers
- The thyroid exam: point by point
- Classic OSCE questions
- The Cushing’s exam: common OSCE openers
- The Cushing’s exam: point by point
- Classic OSCE questions
- The diabetic foot: common OSCE openers
- The diabetic foot exam: point by point
- Classic OSCE questions
- 7 The reproductive system
- The pregnant abdomen: point by point
- Classic OSCE questions
- The breast exam: common OSCE openers
- The breast exam: point by point
- Classic OSCE questions
- The female and male genitalia exams
- The vaginal exam: point by point
- Classic OSCE questions
- The testicular exam: point by point
- 8 The neonate
- The neonatal exam: common OSCE openers
- The neonatal exam: point by point
- Classic OSCE questions
- 9 The ophthalmic system
- Common OSCE openers
- The visual system exam: point by point
- Classic OSCE questions
- 10 The skin
- Common OSCE openers
- The skin exam: point by point
- 11 The critically ill patient
- Common OSCE openers
- Examination of the critically ill patient: point by point
- Classic OSCE questions
- 12 The poisoned patient
- Common OSCE openers
- Examination of the poisoned patient: point by point
- Classic OSCE questions
- 13 The psychiatric patient
- Common OSCE openers
- The mental state examination (MSE): point by point
- Classic OSCE questions
- 14 Classic OSCE cases
- Parkinson’s disease: common OSCE openers
- The Parkinson’s exam: point by point
- Classic OSCE questions
- Myotonic dystrophy: common OSCE openers
- Myotonic dystrophy: point by point
- Classic OSCE questions
- The acromegaly exam: common OSCE openers
- The acromegaly exam: point by point
- 15 Confirmation of death
- Common OSCE openers
- Confirmation of death: point by point
- Classic OSCE questions
- 16 Presenting your findings
- Cardiovascular example
- Abdominal example
- Index
- No. of pages: 192
- Language: English
- Edition: 2
- Published: August 28, 2024
- Imprint: Elsevier
- Other ISBN: 9780443125676
- eBook ISBN: 9780443125850
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Euan Sandilands
Affiliations and expertise
Consultant Physician Clinical Toxicology & Acute Medicine, Royal Infirmary Edinburgh, Honorary Clinical Senior Lecturer, University of EdinburghKS
Katharine Strachan
Affiliations and expertise
Consultant Physician, Acute and General Medicine, Clinical Lead Medical Ethics Education, NHS Lothian, Edinburgh, UK