Macleod's Clinical Examination

This classic textbook aims to assist clinicians develop the consultation skills required to elicit a clear history, and the practical skills needed to detect clinical signs of disease. Where possible, the physical basis of clinical signs is explained to aid understanding. Formulation of a differential diagnosis from the information gained is introduced, and the logical initial investigations are included for each system.

• Section 1:: Principles of clinical history and examination

  • Managing clinical encounters with patients
  • General aspects of history taking
  • The value of initial observations

  Section 2:: System based examination

  • The cardiovascular system
  • The respiratory system
  • The gastrointestinal system
  • The nervous system
  • The visual system
  • The ear, nose & throat
  • The endocrine system
  • The reproductive system
  • The renal system
  • The musculoskeletal system
  • The skin, hair and nails

  Section 3:: Applying history and examination skills in specific situations

  • Babies and Children
  • Patients with mental illness and learning disability
  • The frail elderly
  • Examining the deteriorating patient
  • History and examination towards the end of life

  Section 4:: Putting History and Examination skills to Use

  • Preparing for assessments of clinical skills
  • Preparing for practice