Evidence-Based Physical Diagnosis

Evidence-Based Physical Diagnosis, 5th Edition, is an up-to-date, authoritative resource for interpreting physical signs, enabling clinicians to determine the most appropriate physical finding to confirm a diagnosis. It incorporates more than 200 new studies and emphasizes the most important physical signs needed to determine the underlying condition or disease. It features a reader-friendly outline format, EBM boxes, and accompanying EBM ruler illustrations, and includes thorough updates from cover to cover. It also features a unique evidence-based calculator online and an enhanced eBook version.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 720 pages
Publication date: 25 August 2021
Publisher: Elsevier - Health Sciences Division

Evidence-based insights into physical signs have undergone a remarkable evolution and advancement in recent years, significantly refining the way physical findings are used to identify diseases, solve clinical problems, and predict patient outcomes. This comprehensive guide, Evidence-Based Physical Diagnosis, 5th Edition, serves as an up-to-date and authoritative resource for interpreting physical signs, empowering clinicians to make informed decisions regarding the most appropriate physical findings to confirm diagnoses.

Incorporating over 200 new studies, this definitive text offers invaluable insights into the interpretation of physical signs, enabling practitioners to extract the maximum value from their observations, including what they hear, see, and feel at the bedside. This information, combined with modern technological testing, empowers clinicians to provide exceptional patient care.

The book emphasizes the most crucial physical signs necessary for determining the underlying condition or disease. Internationally renowned author Dr. Steven McGee guides readers through the process of narrowing down the multiple tests required to confirm a diagnosis, thereby saving both physicians and patients valuable time and resources.

The book is organized in a reader-friendly outline format, featuring dozens of EBM boxes accompanied by accompanying EBM ruler illustrations. Each chapter begins with a list of Key Teaching Points, designed to provide concise summaries for readers seeking quick insights and to serve as a valuable resource for teachers crafting concise bedside lessons.

Furthermore, the book includes a unique evidence-based calculator online, enabling users to easily determine probabilities using likelihood ratios. An enhanced eBook version is included with the purchase, allowing readers to access all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices.

In conclusion, Evidence-Based Physical Diagnosis, 5th Edition, is a indispensable resource for clinicians seeking to enhance their understanding and interpretation of physical signs. By incorporating the latest evidence-based research and presenting it in a user-friendly format, this book empowers practitioners to deliver exceptional patient care and make informed diagnoses.

Weight: 856g
Dimension: 153 x 232 x 28 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780323754835
Edition number: 5 ed