Clinical Examination (International Edition), 7th Edition: A Systematic Guide to Physical Diagnosis - Paperback
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A bestselling title for over 25 years, the updated seventh edition of Talley and O’Connor’s Clinical Examination is an essential read for all student clinicians.
Fully updated with the latest clinical data, including specially commissioned research, this new edition of Clinical Examination addresses the core principles and clinical skills that underpin diagnosis for safe, effective medical practice.
Clinical Examination: A systematic guide to physical diagnosis, 7th edition breaks down each body system into a logical framework focusing on the history, clinical examination and correlation between physical signs and disease for each system. Helping students navigate from first impressions though to the end of consultation, the text provides a patient-centric, evidence-based approach, making it the definitive resource for anyone embarking upon a medical career.
Building on the strengths of previous editions, Clinical Examination 7th edition, also includes via Student Consult:
• - New OSCE based scenario videos featuring NickTalley and Simon O'Connorto assist with examination preparation
• - ECG case studies
• - Imaging library (X-Rays, MRIs and CT Scans)
Please note Student Consult access is only available with purchase of a print copy.
Also Coming January 2014 -for separate purchase to enrich your learning experience:
An enhanced eBook version containing all content from theprintedition plus 4 additional chapters covering history and examination of Gynaecology, Obstetrics, Neonatology and Paediatrics, new OSCE videos featuring Nick Talley and Simon O'Connor, ECG case studies, an imaging library and MCQs. Purchase can be made via Inkling in November 2013(www.inkling.com)
• Building on the strengths of previous editions, Clinical Examination 7th edition, also includes via Student Consult:
• - OSCE based scenario videos to assist with examination preparation
• - ECG case studies
• - Imaging library (X-Rays, MRIs and CT Scans)
Please note Student Consult access is only available with purchase of a print copy.
• - Chapters have been extended into sections, with each section covering a body system, incuding chapters on history, clinical examination and correlatio of physical signs and disease.
• - Building on the strengths of previous editions, Clinical Examination 7th edition, also includes via Student Consult:
• - Brand new OSCE based scenario videos to assist with examination preparation
• - ECG case studies
• - Imaging library (X-Rays, MRIs and CT Scans)
- Please note Student Consult access is only available with purchase of a print copy.
• - In November 2013 an enhanced eBook will also be available containing all content from this edition plus 4 additional chapters covering history and examination of Gynaecology, Obstetrics, Neonatology and Paediatrics, OSCE videos, ECG case studies, an imaging library and MCQs. In November 2013 purchase can be made via Inkling (www.inkling.com)
The book is written for the clinical skills subject of the medical curriculum. Medical schools teach this at varying stages, some introducing the subject in the beginning years (graduate medical schools years 1 & 2) and others at year 3 (traditional/hybrid curricula, usually 5 or 6 years). Specialty Colleges and RACP teach a clinical skills subject in the early part of basic training which takes place after PGY1 & 2.
Table of Contents
Section 1 The general principles of history-taking and examination
Chapter 1 The general principles of history-taking
Chapter 2 Advanced history -aking
Chapter 3 The general principles of physical examination
Section 2 The cardiovascular system
Chapter 4 The cardiovascular history
Chapter 5 The cardiac examination
Chapter 6 The lower limb examination and peripheral vascular disease
Chapter 7 Correlation of physical signs and cardiovascular disease
Chapter 8 A summary of the cardiovascular examination and extending the cardiovascular examination
Section 3 The respiratory system
Chapter 9 The respiratory history
Chapter 10 The respiratory examination
Chapter 11 Correlation of physical signs and respiratory disease
Chapter 12 A summary of the respiratory examination and extending the respiratory examination
Section 4 The gastrointestinal system
Chapter 13 The gastrointestinal history
Chapter 14 The gastrointestinal examination
Chapter 15 Correlation of physical signs and gastrointestinal disease
Chapter 16 A summary of the gastrointestinal examination and extending the gastrointestinal examination
Section 5 The genitourinary system
Chapter 17 The genitourinary history
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