Description
Book Synopsis: Evidence-based insights into physical signs have evolved and progressed greatly over the past few years, further defining how physical findings identify disease, solve clinical problems, and forecast patient outcomes. Evidence-Based Physical Diagnosis, 5th Edition, is an up-to-date, authoritative resource for guidance on interpreting physical signs, enabling you to determine the most appropriate physical finding to confirm a diagnosis. Incorporating more than 200 new studies, this definitive text helps you glean the most from what you hear, see, and feel at the bedside—information that, combined with modern technologic testing, will grant clinicians the keys to outstanding patient care.
Emphasizes the most important physical signs needed to determine the underlying condition or disease. Internationally renowned author Dr. Steven McGee shows readers how to pare down the multiple tests needed to confirm a diagnosis, saving both the physician and patient time and money. Features a reader-friendly outline format, including dozens of “EBM boxes” and accompanying “EBM ruler” illustrations.
Contains thorough updates from cover to cover, including new evidence on the scientific value of the Romberg test (spinal stenosis); oximeter paradoxus (cardiac tamponade); platypnea (liver disease); pupil size in red eye (acute glaucoma); hum test (hearing loss); and many more.
Begins each chapter with a list of Key Teaching Points, intended for readers desiring quick summaries and for teachers constructing concise bedside lessons.
Features a unique evidence-based calculator online that enables you to easily determine probability using likelihood ratios.
Enhanced eBook version included with purchase, which allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices.
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Are you tired of sifting through a mountain of tests and examinations to confirm a diagnosis? Look no further because Evidence-Based Physical Diagnosis, 5th Edition, is here to revolutionize your practice. With its up-to-date, authoritative insights into physical signs, this definitive resource provides you with the knowledge to identify diseases, solve clinical problems, and predict patient outcomes. And now, with over 200 new studies incorporated, you'll have access to the latest evidence to make informed decisions at the bedside.
Dr. Steven McGee, the renowned author, will guide you through the most important physical signs necessary for confirming a diagnosis, saving both time and money for you and your patients. This reader-friendly outline format includes helpful "EBM boxes" and accompanying illustrations, making it easy for you to grasp the key concepts. Plus, with thorough updates throughout the book, you'll stay ahead of the curve with new evidence on a range of conditions, from spinal stenosis to liver disease.
What sets Evidence-Based Physical Diagnosis apart is its emphasis on speed and efficiency. Each chapter begins with a list of Key Teaching Points, ideal for readers seeking concise summaries or teachers constructing bedside lessons. To make your diagnostic process even smoother, an online evidence-based calculator is included, enabling you to determine probability using likelihood ratios - putting the power of evidence-based medicine right at your fingertips.
Ready to take your physical diagnosis skills to the next level? Purchase Evidence-Based Physical Diagnosis, 5th Edition, today and unlock the keys to outstanding patient care. Your patients deserve the best, and you deserve the most comprehensive and reliable resource available.
Click here to order the Enhanced eBook version, which grants you access to the complete text, figures, and references across multiple devices. Don't miss out on this essential tool for your medical journey!
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