Bates' Pocket Guide to Physical Examination And History Taking

by Lynn S. Bickley, Peter Gabor Szilagyi

This concise pocket-sized guide presents the classic Bates approach to physical examination and history taking in a quick-reference outline format. The book features a beautiful full-color design with over 500 drawings and photographs and an easy-to-follow two-column format with examination techniques on the left and abnormalities and interpretations on the right. Highlights of this edition include greater emphasis on patient communication and interview techniques, a new chapter on the older adult, and new drawings and photographs of abnormalities. A bound-in CD-ROM contains a free PDA download with outlines of examination procedures and techniques.

Genres: Medical, Medicine, Nursing, Textbooks

455 pages, Paperback

First published November 1, 1999

Reviews

[Roma · Rating 1 out of 5]

I think that the only good thing about this book is because it is "handy". Apart from that, it is impractical to use because of its oversimplification to the point that it lacks a lot of concepts found in the OG book.

[Baby Snakes · Rating 1 out of 5]

Was not helpful at all.

[Sarah Schaefer · Rating 4 out of 5]

😥

[Ladli · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent Resource