Macleod's Clinical Examination: With STUDENT CONSULT Online Access, IE, 14/e


Author: Innes
Edition: 14/e, IE
ISBN: 9780702069925
Language: English
Published: 2018
Publisher: Elsevier, India

This classic textbook aims to assist clinicians develop the consultation skills required to elicit a clear history, and the practical skills needed to detect clinical signs of disease.

Macleod's Clinical Examination: With STUDENT CONSULT 

Online Access, IE, 14/e

About

This classic textbook aims to assist clinicians develop the consultation skills required to elicit a clear history, and the practical skills needed to detect clinical signs of disease. Where possible, the physical basis of clinical signs is explained to aid understanding. Formulation of a differential diagnosis from the information gained is introduced, and the logical initial investigations are included for each system.

Key Features

  • The first part of the book addresses the general principles of good interaction with patients, from the basics of taking a history and examining, to the use of pattern recognition to identify spot diagnoses.
  • The second part documents the relevant history, examination and investigations for all the major body systems.
  • The third part illustrates the application of these skills to specific clinical situations.
  • The final part covers preparation for assessments of clinical skills and the use of these skills in everyday practice.
  • The book has accompanying videos demonstrating many of the key clinical examination routines as set out in the book.

Table of Contents

Section 1: Principles of clinical history and examination

  • Managing clinical encounters with patients
  • General aspects of history taking
  • The value of initial observations

Section 2: System based examination  

  • The cardiovascular system
  • The respiratory system
  • The gastrointestinal system
  • The nervous system
  • The visual system
  • The ear, nose & throat
  • The endocrine system
  • The reproductive system
  • The renal system
  • The musculoskeletal system
  • The skin, hair and nails

Section 3: Applying history and examination skills in specific situations 

  • Babies and Children
  • Patients with mental illness and learning disability
  • The frail elderly
  • Examining the deteriorating patient
  • History and examination towards the end of life

Section 4: Putting History and Examination skills to Use  

  • Preparing for assessments of clinical skills
  • Preparing for practice