Full Description
Make the most of every patient encounter - from the clinical interview and history to the physical exam, both in-office and bedside. This discreet quick reference by Ilene L. Rosenberg, MD, FCCP, Todd Cassese, MD, FACP, and Dennis Barbon, RN, helps you achieve consistent and comprehensive results when collecting data and determining your next steps. Carry this thin, fully illustrated checklist in your white coat pocket for the fastest, most efficient way to access essential information you need to know and remember every day.
Point-of-care reminders in the office or on the wards - immediately see what to ask, what exams to perform, what to look for, and more.
Fully illustrated memory triggers throughout.
Each topic is contained on one page or two facing pages for at-a-glance reference.
An excellent everyday pocket reference as well as a handy review for Step 2 CS (Clinical Skills) and OSCEs (Objective Structured Clinical Exams).
Written by educators who know first-hand what needs to be reviewed and remembered during the clinical patient encounter.
Contents
Contents
Introduction
1. History and Communication
2. Review of Systems
3. Core Physical Exam
Special Senses
4. HEENT
5. Neck
6. Eyes
Integumentary
7. Skin
Neurological
8. Neurological
9. Dermatomes
Cardiovascular
10. Vascular
11. Cardiac
Pulmonary
12. Pulmonary
Digestive
13. Abdomen
14. Advanced Abdomen
Musculoskeletal
15. Upper Musculoskeletal
16. Lower Musculoskeletal
17. Advanced Shoulder
18. Advanced Elbow
19. Advanced Wrist
20. Advanced Lower Back
21. Advanced Hip
22. Advanced Knee
Reproductive/Urinary
23. Male Genitourinary
24. Female Genitourinary
25. Breast
26. Rectal
Procedures and Testing
27. Procedures
28. EKG Interpretation
29. Chest Radiograph
Putting it all Together
30. Screening Physical
31. Write Up
References
Index
