Description
| Product ID: | 9780199593972 |
| Product Form: | Part-work (fascículo) |
| Country of Manufacture: | GB |
| Series: | Oxford Medical Handbooks |
| Title: | Oxford Handbook of Clinical Examination and Practical Skills |
| Authors: | Author: James Thomas, Tanya Monaghan |
| Page Count: | 772 |
| Subjects: | Medical equipment and techniques, Medical equipment & techniques, Pre-clinical medicine: basic sciences, Clinical and internal medicine, Medical diagnosis, Pre-clinical medicine: basic sciences, Clinical & internal medicine, Medical diagnosis |
| Description: | Select Guide Rating This handbook provides clear guidance on all aspects of history taking, physical examination, communication, practical procedures, and interpretation of medical data. In line with current teaching methods, the book takes a systems-based approach to medicine and is an ideal revision guide and primer for junior doctors going out on the wards. Fully updated and revised for its second edition, the Oxford Handbook of Clinical Examination and Practical Skills is the only truly comprehensive pocket guide to all aspects of history taking, physical examination, practical procedures, data interpretation, and communication skills. Packed with expert knowledge and practical guidance it gives realistic advice on coping with common situations. The handbook is structured to allow rapid reference of key information, and to aid understanding with concise and practical clinical guidance. Full colour throughout, it includes over 140 detailed photographs and diagrams of all common examination skills to show you exactly what you need to do and the theory, practice and complications for each. More photos have been included, with over half completely new and specially produced for this edition. Each system chapter covers applied anatomy, history, examination, and the presentation of common and important disorders. Data interpretation covers the basics of x-rays, ECGs and other key areas. A new chapter on the eyes is included along with the sections on body language and non-verbal communication, and the section on practical procedures has been expanded. This handbook will help to ensure you have the confidence and skill to carry out an ''A'' grade examination every time. |
| Imprint Name: | Oxford University Press |
| Publisher Name: | Oxford University Press |
| Country of Publication: | GB |
| Publishing Date: | 2014-07-03 |
