Performing clinical examinations is an important skill developed throughout medical training and vocational experience. For nearly a quarter century, this learner-friendly handbook has filled a gap in the literature by providing an affordable and portable resource on clinical examination best practices. Essentials of Clinical Examination, 9th Edition reflects contributions from 119 medical students, 44 residents, 16 artists, 6 layout editors, and 38 esteemed faculty members at the University of Toronto. Supported by Toronto Medical Student Publications, each chapter has been thoroughly reviewed by expert residents and faculty members in their respective specialties to ensure the highest caliber content.

Essentials of Clinical Examination Created by health learners for health learners, this highly accessible, evidence-informed reference is indispensable for clinical rotations and OSCE preparation. All 24 chapters underwent extensive revisions to reflect the most pertinent, up-to-date information. Section one provides overviews of major anatomy and body systems, while section two is organized by subspecialty. Each of the subspecialty chapters is consistently formatted with detailed and clear explanations covering clinical history, common presentations, differential diagnoses with distinguishing clinical features, and physical examination maneuvers.

Key Highlights

• The addition of new summary tables, detailed diagrams, and improved graphics enhance understanding and retention of knowledge
• New social, pediatric, and geriatric awareness pearls help learners better contextualize concepts through a culturally and socially sensitive lens
• Integrated clinical questions at the end of each chapter enable readers to consolidate knowledge and apply it to real-life situations encountered during rotations

The latest edition of this long heralded guide is must-have reading for residents, clerks, and medical students to inform and practice core clinical examination skills that are essential to effective patient management.

Contents

CHAPTER 1 General History and Physical Examination
CHAPTER 2A Precordial Exam, The Circulatory System
CHAPTER 2B Peripheral Vascular Exam, The Circulatory System
CHAPTER 3 The Endocrine System
CHAPTER 4 The Gastrointestinal System
CHAPTER 5 Head, Neck, and Throat
CHAPTER 6 The Lymphatic System
CHAPTER 7 The Musculoskeletal System
CHAPTER 8 The Nervous System
CHAPTER 9A Breast Exam, The Reproductive System
CHAPTER 9B Gynaecological Exam, The Reproductive System
CHAPTER 9C Obstetrical Exam, The Reproductive System
CHAPTER 9D Urological Exam The Reproductive System
CHAPTER 10 The Respiratory System
CHAPTER 11 Anesthesiology and Pain Management
CHAPTER 12 Dermatology
CHAPTER 13 Emergency Medicine
CHAPTER 14 Fluids, Electrolytes, and Acid/Base Disturbances
CHAPTER 15 General Surgery
CHAPTER 16 Geriatrics
CHAPTER 17 Infectious Diseases
CHAPTER 18 Medical Imaging
CHAPTER 19 Ophthalmology
CHAPTER 20 Oncology
CHAPTER 21 Paediatrics
CHAPTER 22 Pharmacology and Toxicology
CHAPTER 23 Psychiatry
CHAPTER 24 Evidence-Based Medicine (EBM)