Oxford Handbook of Clinical Examination and Practical Skills 2nd Edition

Oxford Handbook of Clinical Examination and Practical Skills 2nd Edition

Oxford Handbook of Clinical Examination and Practical Skills, 2nd Edition by James Thomas and Tanya Monaghan is a comprehensive guide to history-taking, physical examination, practical procedures, clinical data interpretation and communication skills.

Published by Oxford University Press as part of the renowned Oxford Medical Handbooks series, the book provides concise and practical guidance for clinical placements, ward work and examination preparation.

More than 140 detailed photographs and diagrams demonstrate commonly performed examination techniques and practical skills. Each system-based chapter covers applied anatomy, relevant history, examination methods and the presentation of common and important disorders.

Key Features

• Comprehensive guide to clinical examination and practical procedures
• Covers all important aspects of medical history-taking
• Step-by-step guidance on physical examination techniques
• More than 140 detailed photographs and diagrams
• Explains the theory and clinical relevance behind each skill
• System-based chapters include applied anatomy and examination
• Covers common and important clinical presentations
• Includes interpretation of ECGs, X-rays and laboratory results
• Detailed guidance on professional communication skills
• Discusses indications, techniques and complications of procedures
• Designed for rapid reference during clinical placements
• Useful for OSCE preparation and bedside examinations

Major Topics Covered

• General principles of clinical assessment
• Medical history-taking
• General physical examination
• Cardiovascular examination
• Respiratory examination
• Abdominal and gastrointestinal examination
• Neurological examination
• Cranial nerve examination
• Motor and sensory system assessment
• Musculoskeletal examination
• Endocrine examination
• Skin, hair and nail examination
• Ophthalmic and ENT examination
• Paediatric assessment
• Obstetric and gynecological examination
• Psychiatric assessment
• Communication and clinical presentation skills
• Practical bedside procedures
• Blood-test and laboratory-data interpretation
• ECG interpretation
• X-ray and medical-image interpretation

Practical Procedures Include

• Venepuncture and blood sampling
• Peripheral intravenous cannulation
• Arterial blood-gas sampling
• Nasogastric tube insertion
• Urinary catheterisation
• Ascitic fluid sampling and paracentesis
• Joint aspiration
• Lumbar puncture
• Basic suturing and wound care
• Applying splints and backslabs
• Safe patient handling

Recommended For

• Undergraduate medical students
• Students preparing for clinical and OSCE examinations
• Interns and junior doctors
• Nursing students in their clinical years
• Nurse practitioners
• Physician associates and allied health trainees
• Clinical teachers and examination trainers
• Medical colleges and institutional libraries

Book Information

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