Bates' Pocket Guide

The ninth edition of the leading medical pocket guide for physical examinations has been updated to provide concise and authoritative guidance on performing patient interviews, physical examinations, and other essential assessments. This trusted reference, which fits conveniently in your pocket, includes fully illustrated, step-by-step techniques. The two-column format has been retained, with examination techniques on the left and abnormalities clearly indicated in red on the right, along with their corresponding differential diagnoses. The enhanced design, new content, and additional learning aids make Bates' Pocket Guide to Physical Examination and History Taking, Ninth Edition, an ideal quick-reference resource for medical, PA, pharmacy, and nursing students.

The new edition features an expanded Unit 1 that provides an overview of the patient encounter components, ensuring effective information gathering and decision-making approaches. Algorithms have been included to offer starting approaches for patients with common presenting symptoms. The Regional Exam chapters have been restructured to enhance understanding of overview material, examination techniques, and health promotion and counseling considerations. In line with the latest evidence-based information, the photographs, illustrations, and references have been updated to reinforce key content. The text boxes are now numbered, providing quick access to valuable summaries of clinical conditions and tips for challenging examination techniques. Detailed tables of abnormal conditions, presented in an easy-to-find, quick-reference format, include examination and clinical information that is highly illustrated.

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