Full Description
Essential Examination for Advancing Clinical Practice puts the service user's story at the heart of every physical exam.
Clear, practical, and easy to follow, it shows you what to do, why it matters, and how to explain it with confidence.
Each system-based chapter gives you:
Key presentations and differentials made simple
Service user concerns and how to handle them
Step-by-step inspection and core examination guides
Tips, tricks, and guidance on when to extend the exam
Extra notes to boost your background knowledge
Build the confident, adaptable skills you need on the wards and in exams. Perfect for postgraduate OSCE prep and everyday clinical practice.
If you're examining patients or getting ready for exams, you need Essential Examination for Advancing Clinical Practice.
Contents
Preface; Introduction; How to use this book; Acknowledgements; Abbreviations
Examination by System (A-Z)
Cardiac
Ear, nose & throat (ENT)
Gastrointestinal (GI)
Musculoskeletal (MSK)
Upper limbs
Lower limbs
Spine
General neurological
General neurological (inc. upper/lower limbs)
Cranial nerves
Peripheral vascular (PVS)
Respiratory
Appendices
Lymph nodes
General lumps (inc. thyroid, breast, scrotal, hernia)
Skin lesions
