Textbook of physical diagnosis : history and examination

The interviewer's questions
The patient's responses
Understanding complementary and alternative medicine
Putting the history together
Deconstructing racism and bias in clinical medicine
The physical examination
Assessment of nutritional status
The skin
The head and neck
The eye
The ear and nose
The oral cavity and pharynx
The chest
The heart
The peripheral vascular system
The breast
The abdomen
Male genitalia and hernias
Female genitalia
The musculoskeletal system
The nervous system
Putting the examination together
The pregnant patient
The pediatric patient
The geriatric patient
The acutely ill patient
Precision, accuracy and critical thinking in clinical assessment
The clinical record
The focused history and physical examination
Clinical ethics and professionalism

Mastering each aspect of the patient interview and physical exam is fundamental to medical education, resulting in more accurate diagnostic skills, more effective patient management, and better patient outcomes! Dr. Swartz's Textbook of Physical Diagnosis is a highly respected reference in this critical area, offering a compassionate, humanistic approach to the art and science of interviewing and physical examination. From cover to cover, you'll learn how your interpersonal awareness is just as important in physical diagnosis as your level of skill - and why clinical competence in this area is essential for physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and all members of the healthcare profession. -- publisher's website