South Asian edition of Bates’ Pocket Guide to Physical Examination andHistory Taking provides authoritative guidance on how to perform thepatient interview, physical examination, and other core assessments as wellas how to apply clinical reasoning and use shared decision-making in aquick-reference format. This highly regarded pocket guide includesillustrated, step-by-step techniques for physical examination in atwo-column format featuring examination techniques on the left andabnormalities (clearly indicated in red) with differential diagnoses onthe right. Key Features • Significantly revised information on obesity and nutrition counseling;essential clinical updates and screening guidelines on cardiovascular riskfactors, breast cancer, colon cancer, Papanicolau smears, stroke risk factors,and new geriatric assessment tools • Illustrated clinical manifestations of skin, hair, and nail diseases which providethe framework for assessing common lesions and abnormalities • Dedicated new segments on evidence-based medicine, breaking bad news topatients using the 'SPIKES' protocol, and South Asian perspective of obesity/metabolic, psychiatric disorders, tobacco, alcohol use, and its relevance onsocioeconomic and demographic history to keep pace with recent advancesand growing concerns • Inclusion of Diagnostic Guidelines for rheumatic heart disease and syndromicmanagement of sexually transmitted diseases as recommended by NACO • Numerous tables, flow-charts, and text boxes to help readers with importantsummaries of clinical conditions and other relevant information • Covers special stages in the life cycle—infancy through adolescence,pregnancy, and aging

Assessment is a key nursing function that ensures each patient receives optimal care. Bates' Nursing Guide to Physical Examination and History Taking is designed specifically for undergraduate nursing students, thoroughly covering all aspects of the essential processes of obtaining a patient history and performing a comprehensive physical examination. Bates' Nursing Guide helps students build on basic knowledge of human anatomy and physiology as they acquire patient assessment skills that will translate directly into the professional nursing role. Case study scenarios and evidence-based practice throughout further emphasize the application of physical examination and assessment in a real-world setting.

Good history taking and physical examination skills are vital for accurate clinical diagnosis. The Link: Pediatric History Taking & Physical Examination guides practitioners in making provisional and definitive diagnoses by analytical thinking. This concise and clearly structured book is divided into 5 sections. The rationale behind taking a child’s history is examined first, along with the various types of history that it may be necessary to take. This section includes discussion on pregnancy, delivery, neonatal, breastfeeding and vaccination histories. The book then addresses the approach to, and practicalities of a physical examination. The third section is devoted to the Newborn, whilst the fourth addresses differential and provisional diagnosis through case studies. The concluding section concerns the importance of factual knowledge in history taking and physical examination. The author’s experience of applying knowledge from basic sciences to the practice of history taking and physical examination is an invaluable reference point. With succinct guidance and over 250 images and illustrations, this book is an essential resource for students and practitioners of paediatric care. Key Points Highly illustrated with 121 illustrations and 131 images Emphasis on analytic thinking and use of factual knowledge Includes discussion on preventive paediatrics such as breastfeeding and vaccination to enrich the process of diagnosis Brief chapters on the history of the pregnancy, delivery and the neonatal history, and case-studies for reference

The Fourth Edition of this textbook teaches the artful science of the patient interview and the physical examination. Chapters are filled with clinical pearls, vignettes, step-by-step methods, and explanations of the physiologic significance of findings. New features include "Points to Remember", over 300 questions with answers and discussion, over 120 additional references, and expanded discussions of the usage and pitfalls of evidence-based medicine. Other highlights include expanded and updated discussions of sleep apnea, "minor" head trauma, cervical spine involvement in rheumatoid arthritis, transplantation-related problems, adverse effects of AIDS therapy, and more. A companion Website includes fully searchable text and a 300-question test bank.

Since 1988 this textbook has provided a clear and easily grasped explanation of the origins of physical signs when examining a patient, (both historically and physiologically). Much has been rewritten to reflect new thinking and new techniques.

Accurate clinical observations are the key to good patient care and fundamental to nursing practice. Vital Signs for Nurses will support anyone in care delivery to enhance their skills, reflect upon their own practice and assist in their continuing professional development. This practical introductory text explores how to make assessments of heart rate, blood pressure, temperature, pain and nutrition. It also looks at issues of infection control, record-keeping and legal and ethical considerations. With case studies and examples throughout, this text will be invaluable to all healthcare assistants, student nurses, Trainee Assistant Practitioners and students on foundation degrees.