Bates' Pocket Guide to Physical Examination and History Taking

By Lynn S. Bickley, Peter G. Szilagyi, Lynn S. Bickley MD

Book Overview

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 History Taking 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 regarded 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 information.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.Revised 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 revised 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 STIs; 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, substance abuse, and intimate partner violence; and new information on the older adult, including frailty, immunizations, cancer screening, cognitive decline and dementia screening, and a new algorithm for falls prevention.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1496338480
• ISBN13: 9781496338488
• Release Date: October 2016
• Publisher: LWW
• Length: 432 Pages
• Weight: 1.16 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 4.2" x 7.1"

Customer Reviews

handy and highly informative

this book is highly informative and educative.a handy guide to carry any where any time.

bates pocket guide to physical examination

I have used this book in my clinical setting and it is chock full of information and it is well written. It even has guidelines how to write up a clinical note with using the correct medical terms. I would suggest this book for anyone in the medical/nursing field who works with and assesses patients. A great pocket book

Excellent and handy guide !

The Batess' pocket guide is a wonderful tool for clinicians. It is simple, thorough, and clear with good illustrations. Keep it within your reach !!

What a find!

This book is a very thorough review of the physical diagnostic exam. It provides a thorough review of systems that is brief and to the point. While not a substitute for the text, it is quick and easy to use. To top it all off, it REALLY is a perfect sized book for the pocket.

Bates Pocket guide to physical exams and history taking

This is a very informative reference. I am a Hospital Corpsman in the U.S. Navy and I see a wide variety of patients on a daily basis. This guide helps me out in performing the correct exams or tests. It also helps the doctor out when he reads my write up. This allows less time for the patient in medical, less time for the doctor, so he doesn't have to see the patient. It also helps me out when a patient is presented to medical with a complaint that I have not heard of or seen yet. I have learned so much more with this book. Thank You and if you are in the medical field and see patients like I do, I recommend this book.