Bates' Guide to Physical Examination and History Taking 12th

Product Details:

• Author: Lynn S. Bickley MD FACP
• Publisher: LWW 12th, North American update (July 12, 2020); 12th edition (July 12, 2020)
• Publication Date: July 12, 2020
• Language: English
• Categories: Medicine - Clinical Medicine
• Edition: 12th
• Pages: 1034 Pages
• ISBN-10: 146989341X
• ISBN-13: 9781469893419
• File: PDF, 24.24 MB

About the Book:

Bates’ Guide to Physical Examination and History Taking offers authoritative, step-by-step instructions for conducting patient interviews and physical examinations. The 12th edition, authored by Lynn S. Bickley MD FACP, incorporates clinical reasoning, shared decision-making, and essential assessment skills grounded in clinical evidence.

This esteemed resource presents fully illustrated techniques in a two-column format, detailing proper physical examination procedures on the left and highlighting abnormalities (in red) with corresponding differential diagnoses on the right. Bates encompasses a unit on special populations, addressing distinct life stages, from infancy through adolescence, pregnancy, and aging.

Bates’ Guide to Physical Examination and History Taking stands as the premier choice for comprehensive and authoritative guidance on mastering all aspects of the crucial physical examination. Explore additional resources for purchase, including the Bates’ Pocket Guide for portability and convenience at the bedside, and Bates’ Visual Guide to Physical Examination with refilmed videos depicting experienced clinicians conducting regional examinations and special populations.