Bates' Physical Examination and History Taking (Lippincott Connect)

Get ready to confidently perform accurate, efficient, and effective physical examinations with the #1 choice in comprehensive guidance. This highly regarded text is now available in a book-only format, offering fully-illustrated, step-by-step techniques for the correct performance of physical examinations. The easy-to-follow two-column format correlates examination techniques on the left with clearly indicated abnormalities (highlighted in red) and corresponding differential diagnoses on the right.

Experience the following updates and enhancements: - Expanded Unit 1: Offering an overview of the patient encounter, this updated section provides valuable insights into information-gathering and decision-making approaches. - Key terms: Bolded in chapters, these terms correspond with an online glossary containing definitions for easy reference. - Special populations: Expanded coverage of LGBTQ individuals, persons with physical disabilities, and diverse populations across the lifespan ensures a thorough understanding of important approaches. - Restructured Regional Exam chapters: Gain a deeper understanding of overview material, examination techniques, and health promotion and counseling considerations. - Updated visuals and references: Photographs, illustrations, and references are up-to-date, reinforcing key content based on the latest evidence-based information. - Numbered text boxes: Quickly access important summaries of clinical conditions and tips for challenging examination techniques. - Clinical pearls: Highlighting key points at a glance, these pearls are printed in blue. - Detailed tables of abnormal conditions: Find examination and clinical information in a quick-reference, easy-to-find format at the end of each chapter.

Selected as a Doody's Core Title for 2022, this comprehensive guide is your essential resource for mastering physical examinations with confidence.

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