Textbook of physical diagnosis
Subtitle: history and examination
By: Mark H. Swartz.
Edition: 5th ed.
Publisher: Saunders Elsevier
Published: 2006
Place of publication: Philadelphia
Language: eng
Number of pages: 909
Subjects: Diagnosis; Medical History Taking; Physical Examination
Description: Details how to derive the maximum diagnostic information from interviewing and examining patients. Now the text that has been labeled "the Gray's Anatomy of physical diagnosis" returns in a New Edition that continues to emphasize a "patient first" philosophy. Offers pathophysiology discussions explaining the conditions underlying various physical exam findings. Includes over 900 illustrations, capturing the appearance of a full range of diseases, and has greatly expanded the complementary and alternative medicine section to an entire chapter.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.