Main description:

History taking and examination skills are vitally important in everyday practice. They are examined at all levels of the undergraduate curriculum and are constantly monitored at a postgraduate level. To become profi cient in history taking, key questions should be asked to quickly understand the exact nature of the illness. This invaluable guide specifi es the questions required for a focused history and details the key components of the ideal examination, resulting in the development of clinical skills that are timely, comprehensive, relevant and succinct. Clearly laid out and easy-to-read, The Practical Pocket Guide to History Taking and Clinical Examination is highly recommended for medical students and junior doctors wanting a practical, quick reference to aid confi dence and develop excellent clinical consultation skills. It is also ideal as an aide-memoire for exam preparation.

Contents:

Preface iv About the authors v List of contributors vi 1 General history and examination 1 2 Cardiovascular 9 3 Respiratory 21 4 Gastrointestinal 29 5 Endocrinology 39 6 Haematology 53 7 Renal 57 8 Neurology 65 9 Ear, nose and throat 79 10 Ophthalmology 91 11 Genitourinary 97 12 Gynaecology 107 13 Musculoskeletal 115 14 Skin, nails and hair 137 15 Psychiatry 145 Appendix 1 Specifi c tests, scales and examinations 155 Index 163