| Description |
pagesviii, 317 : illustrations ; 19 cm |
| Contents |
History taking -- General examination -- Examination of the cardiovascular system -- Examination of the chest -- Examination of the abdomen -- Examination of the mental state -- Examination of the nervous system -- Assessment of disability including care of the ederly -- Basic examination, notes and diagnostic principles -- Presenting cases and communication -- Imaging techniques and clinical investigations -- Lead electrocardiogram -- Interpreting medical literature -- Evidence-based medicine and clinical trials -- Understanding statistical tests -- Interpretation of investigations -- Laboratory results normal values |
| Summary |
"First class clinical skills are vital for all medical students and doctors. This pocket-sized quick reference guide shows you how to take a complete history; how to examine a patient thoroughly; how to request the most appropriate investigations; and how to put all of this together and come to a diagnosis."--BOOK JACKET |
| Notes |
Rev. ed. of: Lecture notes on clinical skills / Robert Turner, Roger Blackwood. 3rd ed. 1997 |
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Includes index |
| Subject |
Medical history taking -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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Physical diagnosis -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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Medical History Taking.
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Physical Examination.
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| Genre/Form |
Handbook.
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Handbooks and manuals.
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| Author |
Hatton, Chris.
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Turner, Robert, 1938-1999.
Lecture notes on clinical skills
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| LC no. |
2002002838 |
| ISBN |
0632065117 |
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