Description
MACLEOD CLINICAL EXAMINATION 15TH ED
Book Summary
This fifteenth edition of the benchmark work on clinical examination offers a masterful and up-to-date guide for conducting a competent medical history and physical examination. The reader will find a systematic approach covering everything from general principles to practical application in specific clinical situations. With renewed content that includes a chapter on the patient with mental illness and a greater emphasis on assessment skills, this manual remains the essential text for medical students and healthcare professionals seeking excellence in clinical diagnosis.
What is it about?
The book exhaustively develops the entire process of clinical examination, beginning with the fundamental principles and the technique of history taking. It then guides the reader through a detailed examination of the main body systems, explaining how to obtain and interpret key clinical signs of disease. The work devotes specific sections to the application of these skills in special situations, such as remote consultations or infection control, and delves into the acquisition of practical competencies to assess the patient comprehensively. It also includes access to online content in English with numerous demonstration videos of examination techniques.
Main Topics
- General principles of clinical examination and medical history.
- Detailed examination of the cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, neurological, and musculoskeletal systems.
- Assessment of the patient in special situations, including teleconsultation and the patient with mental illness.
- Development of competencies for comprehensive clinical assessment and diagnostic reasoning.
- Preparation for practical assessments and application of skills in daily clinical practice.
Who is it recommended for?
It is especially recommended for medical students beginning their clinical training, residents, and nursing professionals and other healthcare disciplines who wish to perfect their physical examination skills. It is also a valuable reference tool for practicing clinicians looking to update and reinforce their diagnostic competencies.
What this book offers
- A systematic and proven method for performing a complete and accurate clinical examination.
- Content updated with the latest clinical needs, such as care for patients with mental disorders and adaptation to remote consultation.
- Additional multimedia resources (videos in English) that facilitate the visual learning of examination techniques.
- A solid foundation for the development of clinical reasoning and diagnostic decision-making.
Technical Specifications
- Author: DOVER
- Publisher: Elsevier
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: MEDICINE, CLINICAL AND INTERNAL MEDICINE
- Collection: MEDICINE
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication Date: February 2024
- Number of pages: 464
- Weight: 1450 g
Editorial Assessment
This new edition of an undisputed classic maintains its relevance by adapting to the current challenges of clinical practice. The inclusion of a chapter on the patient with mental illness and the focus on competencies for teleconsultation respond to contemporary educational needs. Its didactic structure, combined with access to complementary audiovisual material, makes it a top-tier pedagogical resource for those starting their clinical journey or wishing to consolidate their foundations in physical examination.