Hamilton Bailey's physical signs demonstrations of physical signs in clinical surgery

• Other Authors: Lumley, J. S. P. (John Stuart Penton) (Editor), Bailey, Hamilton 1894- (Editor)
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: Oxford Butterworth-Heinemann 1997
• Edition: EIGHTEENTH EDITION
• Subjects: Diagnostic Techniques, Surgical; Physical Examination; Diagnosis, Differential; Signs and Symptoms
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• Item Description: Rev. ed. of: Hamilton Bailey's demonstration of physical signs in clinical surgery. 17th ed. / edited by Allan Clain. 1986
• Physical Description: x, 518 pages illustrations 25 cm
• Bibliography: Includes index
• ISBN: 9780750616218; 0750616210

Careful history-taking and the elicitation of physical signs remain of fundamental importance in surgical diagnosis. This classic text, presented in simple language backed up by over 900 illustrations, gives a guide to the interpretation of physical signs in each of the areas of the body. It is aimed primarily at medical students starting clinical work, but generations of clinicians have found it an invaluable companion at all stages of their careers