Clinical Examination

A Systematic Guide to Physical Diagnosis

Simon O'Connor, MBBS, FRACP, DDU, Cardiologist, Canberra Hospital, Canberra ACT, Australia

Nicholas Talley, MD (N.S.W.), PhD (Syd.), FRACP , Pro Vice-Chancellor and Dean of Health Professor of Medicine University of Newcastle Callaghan, NSW, 2308, Australia

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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Paperback, 480 Pages

Published: December 2009

Imprint: Churchill Livingstone

ISBN: 978-0-7295-3905-0

Chapter 1 The general principles of history taking
Chapter 2 Advanced history taking
Chapter 3 The general principles of physical examination
Chapter 4 The cardiovascular system
Chapter 5 The respiratory system
Chapter 6 The gastrointestinal system
Chapter 7 The genitourinary system
Chapter 8 The haematological system
Chapter 9 The rheumatological system
Chapter 10 The endocrine system
Chapter 11 The nervous system
Chapter 12 The psychiatric history and mental state examination
Chapter 13 The ears, eyes, nose and throat
Chapter 14 The breasts
Chapter 15 The skin, nails, and lumps
Chapter 16 A system for the infectious diseases examination
Appendix I Writing and presenting the history and physical examination
Appendix II A suggested method for a rapid screening physical examination
Appendix III The pre-anaesthetic medical examination (PAME)
Index

Clinical Examination

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