Contents:

The general principles of history taking and physical examination

The cardiovascular system

The respiratory system

The gastrointestinal system

The genitourinary system

The haematological system

The rheumatological system

The endocrine system

The nervous system

Specialty examinations

Writing and presenting the history and physical examination

A suggested method for a rapid screening physical examination

The preanaesthetic medical evaluation PAME

Index

A bestselling title for over 25 years, the updated seventh edition of Talley and O'Connor's Clinical Examination is an essential read for all student clinicians.

Fully updated with the latest clinical data, including specially commissioned research, this new edition of Clinical Examination addresses the core principles and clinical skills that underpin diagnosis for safe, effective medical practice.

Clinical Examination: A systematic guide to physical diagnosis, 7th edition breaks down each body system into a logical framework focusing on the history, clinical examination and correlation between physical signs and disease for each system. Helping students navigate from first impressions though to the end of consultation, the text provides a patient-centric, evidence-based approach, making it the definitive resource for anyone embarking upon a medical career.

Building on the strengths of previous editions, Clinical Examination 7th edition, also includes via Student Consult:

- New OSCE based scenario videos featuring Nick Talley and Simon O'Connor to assist with examination preparation
- ECG case studies
- Imaging library (X-Rays, MRIs and CT Scans)
Please note Student Consult access is only available with purchase of a print copy.

Also Coming November 2013 - for separate purchase to enrich your learning experience:

An enhanced eBook version containing all content from the print edition plus 4 additional chapters covering history and examination of Gynaecology, Obstetrics, Neonatology and Paediatrics, new OSCE videos featuring Nick Talley and Simon O'Connor, ECG case studies, an imaging library and MCQs. Purchase can be made via Inkling in November 2013 (www.inkling.com)



Building on the strengths of previous editions, Clinical Examination 7th edition, also includes via Student Consult:

- OSCE based scenario videos to assist with examination preparation
- ECG case studies
- Imaging library (X-Rays, MRIs and CT Scans)
Please note Student Consult access is only available with purchase of a print copy.



- Chapters have been extended into sections, with each section covering a body system, incuding chapters on history, clinical examination and correlatio of physical signs and disease.

- Building on the strengths of previous editions, Clinical Examination 7th edition, also includes via Student Consult:

- Brand new OSCE based scenario videos to assist with examination preparation
- ECG case studies
- Imaging library (X-Rays, MRIs and CT Scans)
- Please note Student Consult access is only available with purchase of a print copy.

- In November 2013 an enhanced eBook will also be available containing all content from this edition plus 4 additional chapters covering history and examination of Gynaecology, Obstetrics, Neonatology and Paediatrics, OSCE videos, ECG case studies, an imaging library and MCQs. In November 2013 purchase can be made via Inkling (www.inkling.com)



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