Evidence-Based Physical Diagnosis: Text with Bonus PocketConsult Handheld Software

• Publisher:   Saunders
• Number Of Pages:   880
• Publication Date:   2007-04-23
• ISBN-10 / ASIN:   1416028986
• ISBN-13 / EAN:   9781416028987

Diagnose with confidence, knowing that your patient assessments are backed by scientific evidence! This is the only clinical reference that takes an evidence-based approach to the physical examination. Best of all, it does so in a remarkably easy-to-reference manner - making it simple to find the available scientific evidence concerning the diagnostic significance and accuracy of your examination findings. This 2nd Edition has been updated to reflect the latest advances in the science of physical examination, and expanded to include many new topics. Plus, it now includes downloadable PDA, allowing you to carry and search the book's most essential content on your handheld device! The result is an even more indispensable diagnostic tool.

• Quickly review the history, pathogenesis, examination technique, and interpretation of physical findings for all areas of the body thanks to a very reader-friendly outline format.
• Compare the available evidence on various findings at a glance with abundant "Diagnostic Accuracy" tables.
• Get expert advice from Dr. Steven McGee, an internationally respected authority in physical examination and assessment, pain management, and education in general internal medicine.
• See exactly which studies document the significance of various findings thanks to thousands of up-to-date references.

• Implement the latest examination techniques for conditions such as coronary artery disease · Parkinson's disease · coma · cirrhosis · lymphadenopathy · and common musculoskeletal complaints - and interpret the significance of your findings based on the best available evidence.
• Garner more diagnostically valuable information from your physical examinations by applying all of the most recent advances in the science of physical diagnosis.
• Arrive at more accurate prognoses by applying new, evidence-based prognostic scoring schemes for a variety of medical problems.
• Carry all of the book's key points and Diagnostic Accuracy tables with you on your handheld device ... consult them anywhere ... and find the answers you need quickly, thanks to the fully searchable PDA/Pocket PC software.

You no longer have to rely on what your professor told you, just because he told you. Many "Facts" are dispelled and others proven, but with evidence, not opinion. Experience of academic providers is of course helpful, but evidence is more satisfying in actual patient care. Some surprises in long-held "traditional teachings"

I used many books for Physical exam, but during my first year residency I found out about this book. I love this book it is evidence based and tell you what to look for in PE. I recommend this book to all residents.

Tengo la edición anterior. Este libro se concentra en explicar el mecanismo y el significado de los más importantes signos y síntomas de los enfermos. No es sólo una guía. La diferencia fundamental con otros libros de su clase, es que el Prof. McGee es un maestro para enseñar estas materias. Por fin uno logra entender, comprender el examen físico y su significado.Se da por fin esa rara combinación de talento y erudición.Este libro va al centro del proceso educativo:comprensión.
Para quienes interese aprender y recordar el arte del examen físico, este libro es un clásico.

I already own a number of physical assessment books so I was resisting buying this one until I went to my hospital library and picked the first edition off the shelf. Half hour later I decided to buy the second edition through Amazon. I wouldn't recommend it as a first level physical assessment book, but once you've learned general physical assessment skills this is a great book to own if you're studying or attempting to improve your skills in physical diagnosis. It has helped me to focus some of my assessment skills in critical care nursing as well as in advanced practice nursing outside of critical care. I also refer to it frequently in preparing physical assessment classes to critical care nurses. My husband, a professor of medicine, gives it five stars as well!

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