Graham Douglas Books

This classic textbook sets out how to take a patient history, evaluate symptoms and elicit the relevant physical signs. The text covers special situations such as the examination of babies, children and critically ill. The book is essential reading for medical students, nurse practitioners and paramedics as well as practising doctors, particularly those sitting postgraduate examinations. "Highly Commended" in the British Medical Association Medical Book Competition, the <b>Thirteenth Edition</b> is written by a team of editors and contributors who are all experienced clinicians and experts in their specialist fields.

2014 BMA Medical Book Awards Highly Commended in Medicine category! This classic textbook sets out clearly and concisely how to evaluate symptoms and elicit relevant physical signs. It describes the practical skills which every clinician must acquire and develop in order to evolve diagnostic procedures and management strategies and plans. 'Highly Commended' in the 2006 and 2010 BMA Medical Book Competitions, this Thirteenth Edition contains over 500 clinical photographs and diagrams to illustrate the text, with new topics added to make the book even more comprehensive. This Thirteenth Edition has four sections: History taking and general examination. System examination covering symptoms and signs. Examination in special situations including babies &amp; children and the critically ill. Assessing clinical examination techniques Included on the Student Consult site are the specially-recorded videos demonstrating many of the clinical examination routines described in the main text.