Publisher's Synopsis
Early chapters describe the techniques and procedures fundamental to successful examination and diagnosis; effective history taking; interviewing the patient; what to look for during a general examination; assessment of presenting symptoms. Subsequent chapters deal with the examination of specific body regions. Each is introduced by a description of the relevant anatomy and physiology, a knowledge of which is vital to a complete understanding of clinical findings and their effective interpretation.;As a necessary precursor to a discussion of specific examination techniques, there follows a description of the principal signs, symptoms and abnormalities which may be encountered upon examination. It should be noted that pathogenesis, treatment and specialized investigations are deliberately omitted from this book.;Finally, the examination techniques are described at length and in practical terms, thereby intending to help the reader to integrate the entire chapter into a usable whole.
