Bates' Guide to Physical Examination and History Taking - Hardcover

Bickley, Lynn S.; Szilaygi, Peter G.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0781735114 ISBN 13: 9780781735117

Publisher: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins, 2002

Synopsis

A classic in assessment, this Eighth Edition revision still provides the best foundation for learning and performing physical examination techniques and history taking. It features a clean, straightforward approach that retains the two-column format placing examination procedures and proper techniques on the left, and common abnormalities and possible interpretations on the right. Its highly visual four-color design includes 400 new pieces of art and formerly featured black and white photos into color. Also in this edition are four completely revised chapters including pediatrics rewritten by specialist Peter G. Szilaygi, MD. A CD-ROM, Heart Sounds, is available in the back of the book and a separate book of case studies for further study.

About this title

Synopsis

Recommended in the Brandon/Hill selected list of print books and journals for the small medical library - April 2001 & 2003 Now in its 8th Edition , this renowned resource illuminates the art and science of physical examination as never before.Bates' brings you classic assessment and examination content, in a well organised and well illustrated style. This step by step guide shows hands on techniques of examination, emphasising clinical thinking and the application in clinical practice. FEATURES: Thorough Coverage u Four revised and expanded chapters, including the paediatric chapter, "Assessing Children, make the 8th Edition even more comprehensive than ever before. Unique Format u Physical exam chapters have clean, consistent two column format with techniques on the left and abnormalities on the right for easy understanding and application. Full-colour Art and Design u Approximately 1,200 full colour photographs and illustrations (including 400 new pieces and full colour versions of photos that were previously black and white) offer new heights of visual clarity and detail to examination techniques.

Patient-focused History Taking u helps the reader identify the patient's concerns during the assessment interview. Health Promotion and Counselling u describes what screening tests to consider and offers guidelines for patients according to their age, physical exam findings, and health history. FREE CD-ROM u includes heart and lung sounds to help students understand what to listen for during assessment. Lecturers - Click here to order a FREE Review Copy of this title

Edition details

• Publisher: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins
• Publication date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0781735114
• ISBN 13: 9780781735117
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 880