Bates Guide to Physical Examination and History-Taking

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Many new and updated photographs and illustrations support the text, and figures are now numbered for easy identification and reference.

New life cycle content, including an increased emphasis on cardiovascular health promotion and child development; updated pregnancy topics such as weight gain, substance abuse, and intimate partner violence; and new information on the older adult, including frailty, immunizations, cancer screening, cognitive decline and dementia screening, and a new algorithm for falls prevention. Bates’ Guide to Physical Examination and History Taking is the #1 choice for complete, authoritative guidance on mastering every aspect of the all-important physical examination. UPDATED! Photographs, illustrations, and references reinforce key content based on the latest evidence-based information.Expanded coverage of special populations familiarizes you with important approaches for persons who identify as LGBTQ, persons with physical disabilities, and diverse populations throughout the life cycle. Rewritten chapter on evaluating clinical evidence clarifies key concepts to ensure student understanding. NEW! Expanded Unit 1 provides an overview of the components of the patient encounter and helps you ensure the most effective information-gathering and decision-making approaches.

The cover image preview of Bates’ Guide To Physical Examination and History Taking 13th Edition PDF Looks Something like this: A chapter on patients with mental problems, a chapter on approaching a deteriorating patient, a chapter on evaluation of patients towards the end of life, and two new chapters on applying key clinical skills during assessments and in practice have all been included. Revised and expanded chapter on the skin, hair, and nails includes new dermatology photographs and provides the framework for assessing common lesions and abnormalities. UPDATED! Expanded coverage of special populations familiarizes you with important approaches for persons who identify as LGBTQ, persons with physical disabilities, and diverse populations throughout the life cycle.Expanded Unit 1 provides an overview of the components of the patient encounter and helps you ensure the most effective information-gathering and decision-making approaches.