Clinical Examination Skills for Healthcare Professionals
Publisher: M & K Update Ltd
Published: 2014
Place of publication: Keswick
Language: eng
Number of pages: 217
ISBN-13: 9781907830716; 9781306322751; 9781905539710; 9781907830761
Subjects: Diagnosis; HEALTH & FITNESS; Diseases; General; MEDICAL; Clinical Medicine; Evidence-Based Medicine; Internal Medicine; Physical Examination; Methods; Medical History Taking
Description: Today, an increasing number of healthcare professionals (including nurses, midwives and members of many allied professions) have to conduct the vital first stage in a patient's journey - taking a clinical history and conducting an effective physical examination. This book offers clear, practical guidance on the fundamentals of clinical examination for any practitioner who wishes to understand their patient's specific needs and to plan appropriate care. Recognising that readers will come from a diverse range of clinical backgrounds and roles, the opening chapter (on consultation and the skills.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Prelims; Contents; List of contributors; Foreword; Chapter 1 Consultation and clinical history-taking skills; Chapter 2 Respiratory assessment; Chapter 3 Cardiovascular assessment; Chapter 4 Gastrointestinal assessment; Chapter 5 Neurological assessment; Chapter 6 Genitourinary assessment; Chapter 7 Musculoskeletal assessment; Chapter 8 Obstetric assessment; Chapter 9 Mental health assessment; Chapter 10 Perioperative assessment; Glossary; Index.