Acknowledgementsrnrnrnrnrn rnWe are very grateful to all the contributors and editors of previous editions; in particular, we owe an immeas- urable debt to Dr John Munro for his teaching and wisdom.rnWe greatly appreciate the constructive suggestions and help that we have received from past and present students, colleagues and focus groups in the design and content of the book.rnWe are par…
AuthorsrnrnFirstly, thank you for taking the time to open this latest version; we are very proud of this publication and we really hope you will find it as beneficial andrnuser-friendly as we set out to make it. Our aim was to add to the strengths of the previous edition but also to update the text to reflect changing medical school syllabuses and assessment styles.rnrnWe have once again re…
I n tr oduc tion rnrnrnrnrnThe Pocket Guide to Physical Examination and History Taking,rn7th edition is a concise, portable text that:rn● Describes how to interview the patient and take the health history.rn● Provides an illustrated review of the physical examination.rn● Reminds students of common, normal, and abnormal physical findings.rn● Describes special techniques of asses…
AuthorrnrnMedical exams can be a daunting experience. This textbook aims to help prepare students by providing a comprehensive overview of the gastrointestinal system, presented in a clear and concise manner. It takes readers through a logical thought process starting with basic anatomy and physiology and culminating with clinical disorders. This provides a strong foundation which allows s…