Clinical skills

• Other Authors: Cox, Niall (Editor), Roper, T. A. (Editor)
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: Oxford Oxford University Press 2005; Oxford 2005
• Edition: Print book : English : Repr. with corr
• Series: Oxford medical publications Oxford Core Texts
• Subjects: Clinical Medicine; Physical Examination > Methods
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In order to make an accurate diagnosis, this book teaches medical students how to ask the right questions, examine patients correctly, and to interpret commonly used tests such as the ECG and chest X-ray. Case histories are used to cover common difficulties, and solutions, tips, illustrations, and p...

Table of Contents:

• 1. Introduction - about this book; 2. About the wards; 3. General aspects of clinical skills; 4. Cardiovascular system; 5. Respiratory system; 6. Abdomen; 7. Rectal examination; 8. Arms; 9. Hands; 10. Legs; 11. Cranial nerves; 12. Neck; 13. Joints; 14. Spot diagnoses; 15. Electrocardiogram; 16. Chest X-ray; 17. Practical procedures; 18. Exams - Finals short cases, long cases and Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE)