Bates' pocket guide to physical examination and history taking

• Main Authors: Bickley, Lynn S. (Author), Szilagyi, Peter G. (Author)
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Lippincott Williams & Wilkins 2007
• Edition: FIFTH EDITION
• Subjects: Physical Examination > Handbook > methods; Medical History Taking > Handbook > methods
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• Item Description: Previous ed.: 2004; Includes index
• Physical Description: vii, 455 pages illustrations 19 cm 1 computer laser optical disc (3 3/4 in.)
• ISBN: 9780781793483; 0781793483

This concise pocket-sized guide presents the classic Bates approach to physical examination and history taking in a quick-reference outline format. The book features a beautiful full-color design with over 500 drawings and photographs and an easy-to-follow 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 new drawings and photographs of abnormalities. A bound-in CD-ROM contains a free PDA download with outlines of examination procedures and techniques