Book Description:
Master clinical skills with the “Bates Pocket Guide to Physical Examination and History Taking, 12th Edition” by Lynn S. Bickley. This essential, full-color pocket guide updates with the latest guidelines, providing in-depth examination techniques for effective patient assessments.
Bates Pocket Guide to Physical Examination and History Taking, 12th Edition
- Author: Lynn S. Bickley
- Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
- ISBN: 978-1496338488
- Format: Pocket Guide
- Edition: 12th Edition
- Language: English
The “Bates Pocket Guide to Physical Examination and History Taking” is an eminent resource aimed at health care professionals, including students, residents, and practitioners. Updated to its 12th edition, this guide integrates the most recent evidence-based guidelines. It presents a new, full-color design for enhanced readability and navigation throughout the chapters. Notably structured into discrete sections, the guide examines each body region in depth, illustrating relevant anatomy, key physical examination techniques, as well as symptoms and signs commonly encountered. This invaluable reference equips users with the foundational tools needed to conduct thorough physical assessments and detailed patient histories with proficiency and confidence.