Macleo's Clinical Examination

• Other Authors: Robertson, Colin (Colin Ernest) (Editor), Douglas, Graham (Consultant physician) (Editor), Nicol, E. Fiona (Editor)
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: Edinburgh Churchill Livingstone Elsevier 2013; Edinburgh 2013
• Edition: Print book : English : Thirteenth edition
• Subjects: Physical Examination; Physical diagnosis
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Sets out clearly and concisely how to evaluate symptoms and elicit relevant physical signs. This title describes the practical skills which every clinician must acquire and develop in order to evolve diagnostic procedures and management strategies and plans.

Table of Contents:

• Section 1: History taking and general examination Approach to the patient History taking The general examination Section 2: System examination The skin, hair and nails The endocrine system The cardiovascular system The respiratory system The gastrointestinal system The renal system The reproductive system The nervous system The visual system The ear, nose & throat The musculoskeletal system Section 3: Specific situations Babies and children The frail elderly The adult with fever Assessment for anaesthesia and sedation The critically ill Confirming death Section 4: Assessing clinical examination technique OSCEs and other examination formats Index