An account on the ninetieth anniversary of the 'dark ship' that tells the
story of the Iolaire, the astonishing commitment of the people of Lewis to the
war against the Kaiser, its sickening end, and the way of life the disaster
effectively destroyed.
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 Thirteenth Edition is written by a team of editors and contributors who are all experienced clinicians and experts in their specialist fields.