This is an update of a book that reviews descriptions of physical examination findings and, when applicable, the physiological processes that undergird the diagnostic process. It covers the application of evidence-based physical examination findings to the diagnostic process through description of the examination, its clinical significance, and the evidence-based diagnostic value of many of the findings. The anatomic areas of head and neck, heart, lungs, abdomen, and neurological system are covered, as are selected disease entities. Special topic chapters include a description of evidence-based medicine, patient general appearance, vital signs, and application to ICU care. The book is well referenced and includes numerous tables to assist understanding. The previous edition was published in 2018. MORE
This book conveys a fountain of useful information for those seeking to review for board exams or to brush up on the fundamentals of plastic surgery. This is the second edition of a book that has withstood the test of time. MORE
This book is a concise guide of commonly used procedures and tests in internal medicine and how medications are used or can interact with them. The accompanying website offers the ability to quickly read or save specific chapters electronically. Although rather basic, it offers everything a reader would need, and the electronic version integrates hyperlinks for references and other chapters seamlessly. MORE