Bates' Guide: Physical Examination & History Taking

Perform accurate, efficient, and effective physical examinations with confidence. Choose the #1 resource for comprehensive and authoritative guidance. This esteemed text presents illustrated, step-by-step techniques for conducting physical examinations correctly. Its user-friendly two-column format correlates examination techniques on the left with abnormalities (clearly indicated in red) and corresponding differential diagnoses on the right.

The new expanded Unit 1 provides an overview of the patient encounter components, ensuring optimal information gathering and decision-making approaches. Key terms are now bolded in each chapter and are linked to an online glossary with definitions.

Updated coverage of special populations familiarizes you with essential approaches for LGBTQ individuals, persons with physical disabilities, and diverse populations across the lifespan. The regional exam chapters have been restructured for enhanced comprehension of overview material, examination techniques, and health promotion and counseling considerations.

Photographs, illustrations, and references have been updated to reinforce key content based on the latest evidence-based information. Numbered text boxes offer immediate access to important summaries of clinical conditions and tips for challenging examination techniques. Blue-colored clinical pearls present key points at a glance.

Each chapter concludes with detailed, highly illustrated tables of abnormal conditions, conveniently arranged for quick reference. Access to the eBook version is available, providing fast, smart, and convenient learning. These interactive and fully searchable tools offer 24/7 access on multiple devices, the ability to highlight and share notes, and much more.

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