The book CLINICAL METHODS AND INTERPRETATION IN MEDICINE gives complete picture of all the systems of the human body. The book is practical guide to medical students to learn proper history-taking from all types of patients including physically handicapped and emotionally fragile patients. The opening chapter discusses as how to interview a patient to collect information that is useful in arriving at diagnosis and in proper management of disease. The general examinations help the doctor in assessing the patient’s condition during an illness. Subsequent chapters cover aspects related to respiratory, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, urinary, nervous, musculoskeletal, and genital systems along with overview of the anatomy of each system and conditions specific to each system with symptoms. There are chapter which focuses on specific parts of body like eye, nose, oral cavity, pharynx, ear, skin, and thyroid gland. The conditions specific to these organs are also discussed with their symptoms.

Clinical Methods and Interpretation in Medicine emphasises the importance of history taking and arriving at a diagnosis, and management following general physical and systematic examination. This book is divided into organ systems. Each system is subdivided into history taking, examination, and drugs with their contraindications. The format provides a coherent and direct approach to the clinical evaluation of the patient. The chapters on interviewing a patient and physical examination provide a guide to the format of history taking, disease-oriented approach and patient-oriented approach, how to start general observation, check for vital signs, nutritional status, and how to compile a statement on the patient. The causes, pathogenesis, clinical significance and relevance of systemic symptoms are thoroughly analysed, with over 1000 full colour images and illustrations to enhance understanding. Clinical Methods and Interpretation in Medicine is a comprehensive guide providing excellent preparation for exams for undergraduate and postgraduate medical students, and essential reference material for residents and fellows.

Key Points

* Divided into organ systems, focusing on history taking, examination and prescription for each

* Over 1000 full colour images and illustrations

* Excellent exam preparation

Contents

Chapter-01 Art of Interviewing to a Patient
Chapter-02 Physical Examinations
Chapter-03 Respiratory System
Chapter-04 Cardiovascular System
Chapter-05 Gastroenterology and Urinary System
Chapter-06 Eye Disease
Chapter-07 Nose
Chapter-08 Oral Cavity and Pharynx
Chapter-09 Ear
Chapter-10 Skin
Chapter-11 Neurology
Chapter-12 Thyroid Gland
Chapter-13 Musculoskeletal System
Chapter-14 Genitalia