Clinical Examination: A Systematic Guide to Physical DiagnosisPlease note that this eBook does not include the DVD accompaniment. If you would like to have access to the DVD content, please purchase the print copy of this title. The sixth edition of Clinical Examination continues to serve all medical trainees with a clear explanation of history taking and clinical examination. Set out systematically, this best selling textbook has comprehensive coverage of the skills necessary for clinically evaluating patients. Thoroughly evidence based and referenced, in full colour with superior artwork and design, the book comes with free and complete access to Student Consult.
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Contents
Correlation of physical signs and rheumatological disease | |
The endocrine history | |
The endocrine examination | |
Questions to ask the patient with suspected hyperthyroidism | |
Questions to ask the patient with suspected hypothyroidism | |
Questions to ask the patient with suspected Cushings syndrome | |
Questions to ask the patient with suspected hyperparathyroidism | |
Questions to ask the patient with suspected hypocalcaemia | |
Weight body habitus and posture | |
Hydration | |
The hands and nails | |
Temperature | |
Smell | |
Preparing the patient for examination | |
Evidencebased clinical examination | |
The cardiovascular history | |
Questions to ask the patient with palpitations | |
Questions to ask about possible cardiovascular risk factors | |
Questions to ask the patient with hypertension | |
Examination anatomy | |
The cardiovascular examination | |
Correlation of physical signs and cardiovascular disease | |
Questions to ask the patient with a heart murmur | |
a systematic approach | |
Summary | |
The respiratory history | |
Questions to ask the breathless patient | |
The respiratory examination | |
Correlation of physical signs and respiratory disease Table 519 | |
The chest Xray | |
Summary | |
The gastrointestinal history | |
The gastrointestinal examination | |
Rectal examination Figure 633 | |
Examination of the gastrointestinal contents | |
Urinalysis | |
Examination of the acute abdomen | |
Correlation of physical signs and gastrointestinal disease | |
Summary | |
The genitourinary history | |
Questions to ask the patient with renal failure or suspected renal disease | |
Questions to ask the dialysis patient | |
The genitourinary examination | |
The urine | |
Male genitalia | |
Pelvic examination | |
Summary | |
The haematological history | |
The haematological examination | |
Examination of the peripheral blood film | |
Correlation of physical signs and haematological disease | |
Summary | |
The rheumatological history | |
Examination anatomy | |
The rheumatological examination | |
Questions to ask the diabetic patient | |
Summary | |
The neurological history | |
Questions to ask the nonaphasic patient with a possible stroke or transient ischaemic attack | |
Questions to ask the patient with a possible neurological problem | |
Questions to ask the patient with headache | |
Questions to ask the patient with syncope or dizziness | |
The neurological examination | |
Questions to ask the patient with muscle weakness | |
Correlation of physical signs and neurological disease | |
The unconscious patient | |
Summary | |
Obtaining the history | |
The mental state examination | |
The diagnosis | |
The eyes | |
The ears | |
The nose | |
The throat | |
History | |
Examination | |
The dermatological history | |
Questions to ask the patient with a rash | |
Examination anatomy | |
General principles of physical examination of the skin | |
How to approach the clinical diagnosis of a lump | |
Correlation of physical signs and skin disease | |
Questions to ask the patient with a blistering eruption | |
Questions to ask the patient with pustular lesions | |
The nails | |
Summary | |
Pyrexia of unknown origin PUO | |
General questions to ask the patient with a fever | |
HIV infection and the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome AIDS | |
History | |
Physical examination PE | |
Problem list and plans | |
Continuation notes | |
Presentation | |
The hands and arms | |
The face | |
The front of the neck | |
The abdomen | |
Completing the examination | |
The history | |
The examination | |
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P | |
Q | |
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