Oxford Handbook of Clinical Examination and Practical Skills (Oxford Medical Handbooks)

Fully updated and revised for its second edition, the Oxford Handbook of Clinical Examination and Practical Skills is the only truly comprehensive pocket guide to all aspects of history taking, physical examination, practical procedures, data interpretation, and communication skills. Packed with expert knowledge and practical guidance it gives realistic advice on coping with common situations. The handbook is structured to allow rapid reference of key information, and to aid understanding with concise and practical clinical guidance. Full colour throughout, it includes over 140 detailed photographs and diagrams of all common examination skills to show you exactly what you need to do and the theory, practice and complications for each. More photos have been included, with over half completely new and specially produced for this edition. Each system chapter covers applied anatomy, history, examination, and the presentation of common and important disorders. Data interpretation covers the basics of x-rays, ECGs and other key areas. A new chapter on the eyes is included along with the sections on body language and non-verbal communication, and the section on practical procedures has been expanded. This handbook will help to ensure you have the confidence and skill to carry out an 'A' grade examination every time. Fully updated and revised for this second edition, the Oxford Handbook of Clinical Examination and Practical Skills is a guide to all aspects of history taking, physical examination, practical procedures, data interpretation, and communication skills. Packed with expert knowledge and practical guidance it gives realistic advice on coping with common situations. The structure allows rapid reference of key information, and aids understanding with concise and practical clinical guidance. With over 140 detailed photographs and diagrams of all common examination skills, it shows exactly what to do along with the related theory, practice, and complications. Each system chapter covers applied anatomy, history, examination, and the presentation of common and important disorders. Data interpretation covers the basics of x-rays, ECGs and other key areas. A new chapter on the eyes is included, along with the sections on body language and non-verbal communication, and the section on practical procedures has been expanded. Cover 1 Series 3 Oxford Handbook of Clinical Examination and Practical Skills 2nd edition 4 Copyright 5 Contents 8 How to use this book 10 Contributors 11 Symbols and abbreviations 12 1 Communication skills 20 2 The history 40 3 General and endocrine examination 60 4 Skin, hair, and nails 94 5 The cardiovascular system 118 6 The respiratory system 158 7 The abdomen 186 8 The nervous system 260 9 The eyes 326 10 The locomotor system 368 11 The ear, nose, and throat 418 12 The male reproductive system 440 13 The female reproductive system 456 14 The obstetric assessment 482 15 The breast 500 16 The psychiatric assessment 516 17 The paediatric assessment 544 18 Practical procedures 576 19 Clinical data interpretation 682 20 Other investigations 724 Index 754 Table of Contents: Communication skills The history General examination Skin, hair, and nails The endocrine system Ear, nose, and throat The cardiovascular system The respiratory system The abdomen The nervous system The locomotor system The male reproductive system The female breast The female reproductive system The psychiatric assessment The paediatric assessment Practical procedures Data interpretation. This handbook provides clear guidance on all aspects of history taking, physical examination, communication, practical procedures, and interpretation of medical data. In line with current teaching methods, the book takes a systems-based approach to medicine and is an ideal revision guide and primer for junior doctors going out on the wards.