Bates' Guide to Physical Examination and History-Taking - Eleventh Edition

The 11th edition of the pre-eminent textbook on physical examination contains foundational content to guide students approaches to history taking interviewing and other core assessment skills as well as fully illustrated step-by-step techniques that outline correct performance of physical examination. The book features a vibrant full-color art program and an easy-to-follow two-column format with step-by-step examination techniques on the left and abnormalities with differential diagnoses on the right. The comprehensive evidence-based content is intended for medical students high-level nursing education and practice markets as well as related health professions such as physician assistants. New for this edition: --Content has been fully revised and updated to reflect the most recent health care literature. --More than 200 new and revised photographs and drawings have been added to better illustrate key points in the accompanying text. --Design and layout has been revised to increase discoverability of core material and special assessment tips. --Techniques of interviewing chapter has been reorganized to provide clearer insights into the skills of empathic listening.