By Euan Sandilands MBChB BSc(Hons) MD FRCPE PGCertMedEd, Katharine Strachan MBChB BSc(Hons) MA FRCPE
Despite many diagnostic advances, expert clinical examination is fundamental to the practice of medicine. Macleod’s Essentials of Examination provides a concise guide to examining each body system, ideal for senior medical students, doctors in training and other health professionals.Each chapter provides a standardised framework for examining a body system, along with important considerations for the clinician as well as self-test questions. The book is spiral-bound, portable and concise, with space for the reader to annotate and add their own notes – making it ideal as both a guide on the wards and as an exam revision aid.The second edition of this popular title has been fully revised to take into account current terminology, guidelines and diagnostic pathways. Written specifically for this format, the book can be used as a standalone resource or alongside its hugely successful parent text, Macleod’s Clinical Examination and the other MacLeod’s titles.
Practical, quick-reference guide for senior medical students and doctors in training – can be used for both examinations and clinical practice
Concise, point-by-point template for examining all the major body systems
Clear set of guidelines on what to do at each stage of the clinical examination
Specific instructions around technique and key clinical points to consider
Typical OSCE scenarios, exam questions and answers – with tips on presenting findings and how to maximise exam success
Self-test questions to consolidate knowledge and skills
Can be used alongside the other Macleod’s titles or as a standalone resource
Includes complete eBook version for easy access anytime, anywhere
Fully updated throughout
New chapters on skin and eyes
Updated exam tips and questions/answers to ensure they are relevant, current and accurate
Product Details
Publisher : Elsevier; 2nd edition (February 10, 2025)
Language : English
Paperback : 192 pages
ISBN-10 : 0443125678
ISBN-13 : 978-0443125676
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