Confidently Perform Accurate, Efficient, and Effective Physical Examinations.
Master the techniques for successful physical examinations with the #1 choice for complete, authoritative guidance. This highly regarded text includes fully illustrated, step-by-step techniques that outline the correct performance of the physical examination and an easy-to-follow two-column format that correlates examination techniques on the left and abnormalities (clearly indicated in red) with differential diagnoses on the right.
Master the techniques for successful physical examinations with the #1 choice for complete, authoritative guidance. This highly regarded text includes fully illustrated, step-by-step techniques that outline the correct performance of the physical examination and an easy-to-follow two-column format that correlates examination techniques on the left and abnormalities (clearly indicated in red) with differential diagnoses on the right.
- NEW Expanded Unit 1 provides an overview of the components of the patient encounter and helps you ensure the most effective information-gathering and decision-making approaches.
- NEW Key terms are bolded in chapters and correspond to an online glossary with definitions.
- UPDATED Expanded coverage of special populations familiarizes you with important approaches for persons who identify as LGBTQ, persons with physical disabilities, and diverse populations throughout the life cycle.
- UPDATED Restructured Regional Exam chapters enhance your understanding of overview material, examination techniques, and health promotion and counseling considerations.
- UPDATED Photographs, illustrations, and references reinforce key content based on the latest evidence-based information.
- UPDATED Text boxes are numbered to provide quick access to important summaries of clinical conditions and tips for challenging examination techniques.
- Clinical pearls, printed in blue, highlight key points at a glance.
- Detailed, highly illustrated tables of abnormal conditions display examination and clinical information in an easy-to-find, quick-reference format at the end of each chapter.
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Jordan –
This book is a comprehensive guide to physical examination and history taking, with clear explanations of examination techniques and helpful videos and online resources.
Avery –
As a healthcare professional, I have found this book to be an invaluable resource in my practice, providing all the essential information for conducting physical examinations and taking patient histories.
Morgan –
For anyone in the healthcare field looking to improve their physical examination and history taking skills, this book is a must-have resource.
Sydney –
This book is an essential resource for anyone in the healthcare field, providing a comprehensive guide to physical examination and history taking. The writing is clear and concise, and the book includes helpful videos and online resources.
Tyler –
As a healthcare provider, I have found this book to be an invaluable resource in my practice. The explanations of examination techniques are thorough and the case studies are very helpful in applying concepts to real-world scenarios.
Devon –
I would highly recommend this book to anyone looking to improve their physical examination and history taking skills, from medical students to experienced healthcare providers.
Casey –
The book is well-organized and easy to read, and the online resources, including an interactive atlas and case studies, are incredibly helpful in understanding complex topics.
Hayden –
This book is a great resource for anyone in the healthcare field, with clear explanations of physical examination and history taking techniques and helpful tips for conducting examinations on patients of all ages.