Evidence-Based Physical Diagnosis

Product Description

Evidence-Based Physical Diagnosis, second edition, is an up-to-date, one-of-a-kind guide to the clinical significance of the physical examination, with emphasis on a critical review of the accuracy of traditional physical signs. Unique " Diagnostic Accuracy" tables compare physical signs to contemporary diagnostic tools such as clinical imaging & laboratory testing, & identify which traditional findings are accurate & thus relevant to today's clinicians. The book's easy-to-use outline format concisely summarizes each physical sign's historical origin, definition, pathophysiology, & clinical significance. In addition, more than 2, 200 evidence-based medical references make it a valuable aid & authoritative reference for clinicians at all levels of practice. Key

Features:
- Quickly review the history, pathogenesis, examination technique, & interpretation of physical findings for all areas of the body thanks to a very reader-friendly outline format
- Compare the available evidence on various findings at a glance with abundant " Diagnostic Accuracy" tables
- Get expert advice from Dr. Steven Mc Gee, an internationally respected authority in physical examination & assessment, pain management, & education in general internal medicine
- See exactly which studies document the significance of various findings thanks to thousands of up-to-date references. New to this Edition:
- Implement the latest examination techniques for conditions such as coronary artery disease, Parkinson's disease, coma, cirrhosis, lymphadenopathy, common musculoskeletal complaints, & interpret the significance of your findings based on the best available evidence
- Garner more diagnostically valuable information from your physical examinations by applying all of the most recent advances in the science of physical diagnosis
- Arrive at more accurate prognoses by applying new, evidence-based prognostic scoring schemes for a variety of medical problems.