History taking and examination skills are vitally important in everyday practice. They are examined at all levels of the undergraduate curriculum and are constantly monitored at a postgraduate level. To become profi cient in history taking, key questions should be asked to quickly understand the exact nature of the illness. This invaluable guide specifi es the questions required for a focused history and details the key components of the ideal examination, resulting in the development of clinical skills that are timely, comprehensive, relevant and succinct. Clearly laid out and easy-to-read, The Practical Pocket Guide to History Taking and Clinical Examination is highly recommended for medical students and junior doctors wanting a practical, quick reference to aid confi dence and develop excellent clinical consultation skills. It is also ideal as an aide-memoire for exam preparation.
By:
Timothy Williamson,
Lesley Thoms
Imprint: Radcliffe Publishing Ltd
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: 2nd Revised edition
Dimensions:
Height: 216mm,
Width: 138mm,
Spine: 19mm
Weight: 80g
ISBN: 9781908911551
ISBN 10: 1908911557
Pages: 184
Publication Date: 15 June 2014
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
,
Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
General history and examination. Cardiovascular. Respiratory. Gastrointestinal. Endocrinology. Haematology. Renal. Neurology. Ear, nose and throat. Ophthalmology. Genitourinary. Gynaecology. Musculoskeletal. Skin, nails and hair. Psychiatry. Appendix 1 - Specific tests, scales and examinations.
Timothy Williamson, Lesley Thoms
