Bates’ Pocket Guide to Physical Examination and History Taking 8th Edition By Lynn Bickle, 9781496338488

Based on a solid grasp of clinical evidence, this succinct and reliable resource offers authoritative guidance on how to conduct the patient interview, physical examination, and other fundamental assessments. It also explains how to apply clinical reasoning and use shared decision-making in a quick-reference format.

With examination techniques on the left and abnormalities (clearly indicated in red) with differential diagnoses on the right, Bates’ Pocket Guide to Physical Examination and History Taking provides step-by-step, illustrated instructions on how to perform the physical examination correctly in an easy-to-follow two-column format. Special life stages, including pregnancy, aging, and puberty, are all covered in this well-reviewed pocket guide.