Bates' guide to physical examination and history taking

• Main Authors: Bickley, Lynn S. (Author), Szilagyi, Peter G. (Author), Bates, Barbara 1928-2002 (Author)
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Lippincott Williams & Wilkins 2007
• Edition: NINTH EDITION
• Subjects: Medical History Taking > methods
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• Physical Description: xxv, 902 pages illustrations (chiefly color) 29 cm 1 CD-ROM (4 3/4 inch)
• Format: System requirements for accompanying CD-ROM: Windows or Macintosh
• Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index
• ISBN: 9780781767187; 0781767180

Now in its Ninth Edition, this classic text provides the best foundation for performing physical examination and taking the patient history. The book features a vibrant full-color design with over 1,400 drawings and photographs and a clear, simple two-column format with examination techniques on the left and abnormalities and interpretations on the right. Highlights of this edition include greater emphasis on patient communication and interview techniques, a new chapter on the older adult, and over 200 new drawings and photographs of abnormalities. A new front-of-book CD-ROM includes videos of head-to-toe examination