Section Two comprises the systems chapters which are laid out in the same order.

• A brief introduction setting the scene

• Definitions and common symptoms

• The History, what questions to ask and how to follow them up

• The Clinical Examination, what and how to examine

Investigations:

• those done at the patient's side (near-patient tests)

• laboratory investigations

• invasive investigations including X-rays

All chapters include sample OSCE stations and summaries of key points emphasising good practice

Section Three is entirely new and relates to the patient as a whole; the first outlines the examination of the neonate, preschool and primary school child, while the second covers the approach to the critically ill patient. Both chapters emphasize an integrated and structured approach to these patients.

This new edition of Macleod's Clinical Examination is the most comprehensive yet covering aspects of history taking and physical signs in every system including examination of the Critically Ill Patient.

It should be of value to:

• Medical students training to be effective doctors.

• Established doctors studying for postgraduate examinations including MRCP (UK) PACES.

• General Practitioners wishing to update their skills in all aspects of clinical examination.

• Nurse practitioners both in primary and secondary care involved in patient assessment.

　‧ This is a book at the heart of learning how to be a good doctor; invaluable for students starting clinical medicine as well as for more senior students and junior doctors, reminding them of the procedures involved in clerking a patient.

　‧ This text provides a clear description of the fundamental skills of patient evaluation and examination, answering the cunning questions which arise from this.

　‧ Starts with a general overview section on history taking and the general examination that provide the framework on which to hang the detail.

　‧ The systematic examination section documents clearly the relevant history, examination and special investigations as well as giving advice on their significance.

　‧ The final section covers the specialized areas relating to young children and the critically-ill patient..

　‧ In full colour throughout and highly illustrated.

　‧ Closely linked to its sister publication, Davidson's Principles & Practice of Medicine , which complements the information in this text.

• A new editorial team drawn from hospital-based as well as general practice

• A large number of new contributors. The full team comprises physicians, surgeons and general practitioners to give a thorough overview of all aspects of the clinical evaluation.

• The gastrointestinal, renal and reproductive systems are now separate chapters reflecting trends in current teaching.

• The examination of the eye is incorporated into the nervous system as it is an integral part of that examination.

• Examination of the ear, nose and throat is a new chapter.

• New 'OSCE points' included, illustrating the key points for those likely to be undertaking OSCE clinical examinations.

• New 'Good Practice' points included throughout.

• A wealth of new illustrations

History taking

General examination

 

The cardiovascular system

The respiratory system

The gastrointestinal system

The renal system

The reproductive system

The nervous system including the eye

Examination of the ear, nose and throat

The musculoskeletal system

 

Babies and children

The critically ill patient

Index