Clinical Examination (International Edition), 7th Edition: A Systematic Guide to Physical Diagnosis

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

Chapter 18 The genitourinary examination

Chapter 19 The genitourinary tests and scans, summary of the renal examination

Section 6 The haematological system

Chapter 20 The haematological history

Chapter 21 The haematological examination

Chapter 22 A summary of the haematological examination and extending the haematological examination

Section 7 The rheumatological system

Chapter 23 The rheumatological history

Chapter 24 The rheumatological examination

Chapter 25 Correlation of physical signs and rheumatological disease

Chapter 26 A summary of the rheumatological examination and extending the rheumatological examination

Section 8 The endocrine system

Chapter 27 The endocrine history

Chapter 28 The endocrine examination

Chapter 29 Correlation of physical signs and endocrine disease

Chapter 30 A summary of the endocrine examination and extending the endocrine examination

Section 9 The nervous system

Chapter 31 The neurological history

Chapter 32 The neurological examination: the cranial nerves

Chapter 33 The neurological examination: speech and higher centres

Chapter 34 The neurological examination: the peripheral nervous system

Chapter 35 Correlation of physical signs and neurological syndromes and disease

Chapter 36 A summary of the neurological examination and extending the neurological examination

Chapter 37 The psychiatric history and mental health examination

Section 10 Specialty examinations

Chapter 38 The eyes, ears, nose and throat

Chapter 39 The breasts

Chapter 40 The skin, nails and lumps

Chapter 41 A system for the infectious diseases examination

Chapter 42 Assessment of the geriatric patient

Chapter 43 The acutely ill patient

Chapter 44 Assessment of death

Appendix I Writing and presenting the history and physical examination

Appendix II A suggested method for a rapid screening physical examination

Appendix III The pre-anaesthetic medical examination (PAME)

Index