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Oxford Handbook of Clinical Examination and Practical Skills

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Fully updated and revised for its second edition, the Oxford Handbook of Clinical Examination and Practical Skills is the only truly comprehensive pocket guide to all aspects of history taking, physical examination, practical procedures, data interpretation, and communication skills. Packed with expert knowledge and practical guidance it gives realistic advice on coping with common situations.The handbook is structured to allow rapid reference of key information, and to aid understanding with concise and practical clinical guidance. Full colour throughout, it includes over 140 detailed photographs and diagrams of all common examination skills to show you exactly what you need to do and the theory, practice and complications for each. More photos have been included, with over half completely new and specially produced for this edition. Each system chapter covers applied anatomy,history, examination, and the presentation of common and important disorders. Data interpretation covers the basics of x-rays, ECGs and other key areas. A new chapter on the eyes is included along with the sections on body language and non-verbal communication, and the section on practical procedures hasbeen expanded. This handbook will help to ensure you have the confidence and skill to carry out an 'A' grade examination every time.

772 pages, Kindle Edition

First published July 12, 2007

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February 28, 2014


This was the most help reference book during my OSCE. It had exactly what I required. Was precise and concised.
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January 24, 2021
I read this book a long time ago when I was still in medical school in 2005-2010 (so most likely its older version). Definitely a must-read textbook for medical students, junior physicians, or medical doctors.
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February 22, 2019
Currently studying CDM in Nursing and this book made everything clearer and explained all the little things that were confusing the hell out of me! Life-saver of a book!
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