Macleod's Clinical Examination; with STUDENT CONSULT Access

by Douglas, Nicol & Robertson

• ISBN13: 9780443074042
• ISBN10: 0443074046
• Edition: 11th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-05-24
• Publisher: Churchill Livingstone

Summary

This is a book at the heart of learning how to be a good doctor; invaluable for students starting clinical medicine as well as for more senior students and junior doctors, reminding them of the procedures involved in clerking a patient. This text provides a clear description of the fundamental skills of patient evaluation and examination, answering the cunning questions which arise from this. Starts with a general overview section on history taking and the general examination that provide the framework on which to hang the detail. The systematic examination section documents clearly the relevant history, examination and special investigations as well as giving advice on their significance. The final section covers the specialized areas relating to young children and the critically-ill patient.. In full colour throughout and highly illustrated. Closely linked to its sister publication, Davidson's Principles & Practice of Medicine , which complements the information in this text. Now with access to full text online plus many other extras via www.studentconsult.com A new editorial team drawn from hospital-based as well as general practice Addition of three major new chapters covering: the Reproductive System including pregnancy, the examination of Babies and Children and the examination of the Critically Ill including shock and coma. Expansion of ENT examination into a new chapter. Most major system chapters start with a summary outline figure diagram of the core clinical examination points. Addition of 28 Clinical Examples as used in modern OSCE examinations New key points included throughout emphasizing good practice methods and procedures. A wealth of new illustrations including line drawings to demonstrate good examination technique and superb new clinical photographs illustrating signs in common disease. Closely linked to its sister publication, Davidson's Principles & Practice of Medicine, which complements the information in this text.

Table of Contents

Section 1 HISTORY TAKING AND GENERAL EXAMINATION
History taking	3	(36)
Talking with patients	4	(7)
The presenting complaint	11	(10)
The psychiatric history	21	(6)
Documenting the findings -- the case notes	27	(12)
General examination	39	(40)
The general examination	40	(25)
Examination of the skin, hair and nails	65	(14)
Section 2 SYSTEMIC EXAMINATION
The cardiovascular system	79	(44)
Cardiovascular examination	80	(1)
Common symptoms	81	(6)
The history	87	(1)
The physical examination	88	(19)
Common cardiac investigations	107	(3)
Peripheral vascular disease	110	(13)
The respiratory system	123	(30)
Respiratory examination	124	(2)
Common symptoms	126	(5)
The history	131	(2)
Examination of the respiratory system	133	(14)
Common respiratory investigations	147	(6)
The gastrointestinal system	153	(28)
Gastrointestinal examination	154	(1)
Common symptoms	155	(9)
The history	164	(1)
The physical examination	165	(10)
The acute abdomen	175	(3)
Common gastrointestinal investigations	178	(3)
The renal system	181	(16)
Renal examination	182	(1)
Common symptoms	183	(4)
The history	187	(1)
The physical examination	188	(3)
Examination of the urine	191	(4)
Common renal investigations	195	(2)
The reproductive system	197	(30)
The breast examination	198	(5)
The gynaecological examination	203	(9)
The obstetric examination	212	(6)
The male genital examination	218	(4)
The rectal examination	222	(5)
The nervous system including the eye	227	(56)
Nervous system examination	228	(1)
Common symptoms	229	(6)
The history	235	(2)
The physical examination	237	(4)
The examination of the cranial nerves	241	(22)
The examination of the motor system	263	(8)
The examination of the sensory system	271	(8)
The diagnostic process: putting it together	279	(1)
Common nervous system investigations	279	(4)
The ear, nose and throat	283	(18)
The ear	284	(5)
The nose	289	(3)
The mouth and throat	292	(9)
The musculoskeletal system	301	(50)
Musculoskeletal examination	302	(3)
Common symptoms	305	(8)
The history	313	(1)
The physical examination	314	(6)
The regional examination	320	(24)
Fractures, dislocations and trauma-related presentations	344	(3)
Common musculoskeletal investigations	347	(4)
Section 3 SPECIAL SITUATIONS
Babies and children	351	(30)
Neonates and infants	352	(10)
Children	362	(19)
The critically ill patient	381	(16)
Examination of the critically ill patient	382	(2)
The ABC approach	384	(13)
Index	397