History and clinical examination at a glance

• Main Author: Gleadle, Jonathan (Author)
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: Chichester, West Sussex Wiley-Blackwell 2012
• Edition: Third Edition
• Series: The at a glance series
• Subjects: Medical history taking > Handbook; Physical Examination > Handbook
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• Item Description: Rev. ed. of: History and examination at a glance / Jonathan Gleadle. 2nd ed. c2007
• Physical Description: 226 pages illustrations 28 cm
• Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index
• ISBN: 9780470654460; 0470654465

Every medical student must be able to take an accurate history and perform a physical examination. This third edition of History and Clinical Examination at a Glance provides a concise, highly illustrated companion to help you develop these vital skills as you practice on the wards. Building on an overview of the patient/doctor relationship and basic enquiry, the text supports learning either by system or presentation of common conditions, with step-by-step and evidence-based information to support clinical examination and help you formulate a sound differential diagnosis. History and Clinical Examination at a Glance features: * Succinct text and full colour illustrations, including many brand new clinical photographs * A new section on the development of communication skills, which explains how to communicate in different circumstances, and with different groups of people * A self-assessment framework which can be used individually, by tutors, or in group practice to prepare for OSCEs History and Clinical Examination at a Glance is the perfect guide for medical, health science students, and junior doctors, as an ideal resource for clinical attachments, last-minute revision, or whenever you need a refresher