Oxford Handbook of Clinical Diagnosis

by Llewelyn, Huw; Ang, Hock Aun; Lewis, Keir E; Al-Abdullah, Anees

• ISBN13: 9780199232963
• ISBN10: 0199232962
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2009-04-15
• Publisher: Oxford University Press

Summary

The Oxford Handbook of Clinical Diagnosis is the first and only book that describes the diagnostic process clearly and logically so that it can be effectively learnt. It shows how to justify intuitive diagnoses clearly and logically in an evidence-based way. It provides the differential diagnosis of every symptom, physical sign and initial test result. This handbook uses 'pattern recognition tables' which enable the reader to scan the page to see which diagnostic explanation would apply best to a patient or case history. The book is aimed at medical students and others who wish to improve their diagnostic skills and interactions with patients. It describes how to justify diagnoses and management decisions verbally or in writing and clarifies what evidence is needed from research, and its statistical features. It provides senior doctors with a clear framework and examples help to teach trainees and students to approach diagnostic problems in a logical way and to effectively justify their opinions. It provides all doctors with practical help when dealing with problems outside their immediate field of expertise, especially general practitioners and those who are faced with unforeseen situations and emergencies.

Author Biography

Keir Lewis is Senior Lecturer in Respiratory Medicine, Clinical School, Swansea University, UK.

Table of Contents

The diagnostic process and how to make it evidence-based

General and endocrine symptoms and physical signs

Lumps

Skin symptoms and physical signs

Cardiovascular symptoms and physical signs

Respiratory symptoms and physical signs

Gastrointestinal symptoms and physical signs

Gynaecology and genitourinary symptoms and physical signs

Limb, joint and back symptoms and physical signs

Neuropsychiatric symptoms and physical signs

Pathology tests

Chest x-ray appearances

Evidence-based diagnosis

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