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082			_a616.0754 _bANN-M
100			_aEdited by Anna R Dover
245			_aMacleod's Clinical Examination
250			_a15th ed
260			_aLondon _bElsevier _c2024
300			_aVi; 444p.
500			_ahis 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. - 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. - A new editorial team has undertaken a substantial review of the book's contents and with the help of many new authors has radically revised the order and approach of the text. - Several new chapters have been created including a chapter on patients with mental disorders; a chapter covering the approach to a deteriorating patient; a chapter on assessment of patients towards the end of life and two new chapters on applying the key clinical skills during assessments and in practice.
504			_aIncluding Bibliography & Index (436-444P
650			_aMedical / Internal Medicine
700			_aJ.Alastair Innes; Karen Fairhurst
942			_cBK
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