Macleod`s Clinical Examination - 14th Edition

This classic textbook aims to assist clinicians develop the consultation skills required to elicit a clear history, and the practical skills needed to detect clinical signs of disease. Where possible, the physical basis of clinical signs is explained to aid understanding. Formulation of a differential diagnosis from the information gained is introduced, and the logical initial investigations are included for each system.

Key Features

• The first part of the book addresses the general principles of good interaction with patients, from the basics of taking a history and examining, to the use of pattern recognition to identify spot diagnoses.
• The second part documents the relevant history, examination and investigations for all the major body systems.

Included on the Student Consult site are the specially-recorded videos demonstrating many of the clinical examination routines described in the main text.

• The book starts with a general overview section on history taking and the general examination that 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 third section covers examination in specific situations and emphasises an integrated and structured approach to these patients.
• A final section spells out how to demonstrate the techniques learned in the book in an OSCE.
• Macleod’s is closely linked to its sister publication, Davidson’s Principles & Practice of Medicine, which complements the information in this text.
• Available with full online access on Student Consult and ancillary videos demonstrating key clinical examination routines following the format laid out in the book.

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