Bates Pocket Guide to Physical Examination and History Taking

Access physical assessment techniques in a flash—anytime, anywhere! This concise and trusted reference provides authoritative guidance on how to perform the patient interview, physical examination, and other core assessments as well as how to apply clinical reasoning and use shared decision-making in a quick-reference format—all based on a firm understanding of clinical evidence. Bates’ Pocket Guide to Physical Examination and HistoryTaking includes illustrated, step-by-step techniques that outline the correct performance of the physical examination in an easy-to-follow two-column format featuring examination techniques on the left and abnormalities (clearly indicated in red) with differential diagnoses on the right. This highly regar de d pocket guide also covers special stages in the life cycle—infancy through adolescence, pregnancy, and aging. New to the eighth edition: Text boxes help readers quickly find important summaries of clinical conditions and other relevant inform ati on. Many new and updated photographs and illustrations support the text, and figures are now numbered for easy identification and reference. Rewritten chapter on evaluating clinical evidence clarifies key concepts to ensure student understanding. Rev ised and expanded chapter on the skin, hair, and nails includes new dermatology photographs and provides the framework for assessing common lesions and abnormalities. Updated behavior and mental status chapter now references DSM-5. Significantly revi sed information on obesity and nutrition counseling cardiovascular risk factor screening and new clinical guidelines new screening guidelines for breast cancer, colon cancer, Papanicolau smears, and stroke risk factors current information on ST Is new geriatric assessment tools and much more provide essential clinical updates. New life-cycle content includes an increased emphasis on cardiovascular health promotion and child development updated pregnancy topics such as weight gain, substanc e