Macleod's Clinical Examination: With STUDENT CONSULT Online Access, 12e

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I'm a nurse and this gave me insights into how to do a patient examination in a practice nurse type environment.

It covers general principles, relevant history, examination and investigations for all the major body systems and how to effectively apply these skills to specific clinical situations and prepare for assessment. Formulation of a differential diagnosis from the information gained is introduced, and the logical initial investigations are included for each system. Macleods Clinical Examination is enhanced with 32 supplementary videos demonstrating key clinical examination routines described in the book, many new and revised for this edition in line with latest guidance and best practice. an incredibly thorough book which is very well illustrated - a must in a book explaining how to perform examinations' - ( Medical Student Review ). Fifty years since it was first published and now fully revised, Macleod's remains the textbook of choice for medical students, junior doctors, nurses and allied health practitioners who understand that excellence in clinical examination is integral to good practice.Macleod’s Clinical Examination is enhanced with 32 supplementary videos demonstrating key clinical examination routines described in the book, many new and revised for this edition in line with latest guidance and best practice. Section One details the principles of history taking, general examination and the external features of disease.

I am studying an Msc in advanced practice and in terms of clinical examination and my upcoming diagnostics, this book will be invaluable. Highly Commended' in the 2006 and 2010 BMA Medical Book Competitions, this Thirteenth Edition contains over 500 clinical photographs and diagrams to illustrate the text, with new topics added to make the book even more comprehensive. The third section covers examination in specific situations and emphasises an integrated and structured approach to these patients. Paramedics and ambulance workers - required to know how to examine patients and take a history from them.

All rights are reserved, including those for text and data mining, AI training, and similar technologies. Fifty years since it was first published and now fully revised, Macleod’s remains the textbook of choice for medical students, junior doctors, nurses and allied health practitioners who understand that excellence in clinical examination is integral to good practice. The book is divided into three sections: a general overview section on history taking and the general examination provides 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 specialised areas and emphasises an integrated and structured approach to these patients.

A perfect snapshot to basic clinical examinations and has a useful online component to prevent you from dragging the book round with you. Other than getting actual hands-on-experience, reading this book is the next best thing needed to do well in your rotations. Though the book is geared towards those working in hospitals, in particular doctors etc, the way it is set out is easy to filter what is and what is not relevant to me. Information provided covers clinical examination and diagnostic characteristics for all ages, which is advantageous and relevant to all aspects of health care.By using the Web site, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by the Terms and Conditions. P>Macleod’s Clinical Examination is enhanced with 32 supplementary videos demonstrating key clinical examination routines described in the book, many new and revised for this edition in line with latest guidance and best practice. MAD' the official journal of the Barts and The London Students' Association The 11th edition of Macleod's Clinical Examination has been well thought out to meet the needs of today's medical student, where contact with patients occurs from the very beginning. Elsevier Health is the undisputed market leader in the publication and dissemination of literature covering the broad spectrum of medical disciplines.

an incredibly thorough book which is very well illustrated - a must in a book explaining how to perform examinations' - ("Medical Student Review"). Anna R, PhD FRCP(Ed) (Consultant in Diabetes, Endocrinology and General Medicine, Edinburgh C Dover, J. The structure of the text has been rationalised with careful use of boxes, tables and figures to set out the concepts for maximum clarity. It takes you through each system in a methodical manner and not so in depth that it becomes mind boggling. As a paramedic there was a lot of information that will be useful and good to know but I may not have chance to use in the pre-hospital setting but saying that I found it a lot better than my original training and has given me a much better knowledge base.The book has accompanying videos demonstrating many of the key clinical examination routines as set out in the book. An easy to read, well laid out book which covers everything that medical students need to know to examine patients. The final part covers preparation for assessments of clinical skills and the use of these skills in everyday practice. Two new videos show how the Glasgow Coma Scale should be performed in clinical situations, demonstrating the correct techniques and also common pitfalls in using the GCS.