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Lippincott Williams and Wilkins Case Studies To Accompany Bates Guide To Physical Examination And History Taking (Pb 2005) by Bickley
Want to learn real diagnostic skills?_x000D_Start with real cases!_x000D_The perfect companion to Bates' Guide to Physical Examination and History Taking , this practical study resource uses actual case vignettes to help you enhance your physical examination, diagnostic, and critical thinking skills._x000D_Following the structure of the parent textbook, most chapters feature one or more case vignettes, providing a chief complaint and a brief medical history. Based on this information, you'll then select the appropriate physical exam techniques, integrate informatin from the patient's history and physical exam, and formulate hypotheses leading to a differential diagnosis._x000D_Enchance your clinical judgment with these features:_x000D__x000D_Primary care focus addresses a range of common complaints--including unexplained weight loss, earache, stomach pain, persistent cough, breast lumps, constipation, low back pain, and dizziness._x000D_Lists of physical findings for each case help you understand the importance of proper documentation._x000D_Multiple choice, matching, and labeling activities help to reaffirm your understanding._x000D_Appendix with answers lets you check the accuracy of your responses and identify areas in need of further study._x000D__x000D_Let this hands-on resource help you apply essential principles to practice, enhance physical examination skills, improve clinical thinking, and sharpen diagnostic accuracy._x000D_show more