DeGowin's diagnostic examination.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

DeGowin, Richard L.

Contributor:

Brown, Donald D., 1940-

DeGowin, Richard L.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Physical diagnosis.

Diagnosis.

Physical Examination.

Signs and Symptoms.

Medical Subjects:

Physical Examination.

Diagnosis.

Signs and Symptoms.

Physical Description:

xviii, 1098 pages : illustrations ; 19 cm

Edition:

Seventh edition / revised by Richard L. DeGowin, Donald D. Brown.

Other Title:

Diagnostic examination

Place of Publication:

New York : McGraw-Hill, Health Professions Division, [2000]

Summary:

...classic and elegant, deserves a place in the library of every medical student and physician - JAMA review of prior edition

No other resource gives the student or practitioner a better introduction to the art, science, and craft of the physical examination than this classic work. Featuring an improved, user-friendly design, the text reviews symptoms, signs, and laboratory findings of disease. It demonstrates techniques of history taking, performing the physical examination, constructing a differential diagnosis and making the final diagnosis. It shows how to record findings and present them orally. New appendices cover guidelines for special examinations including: women, adolescents, preemployment, geriatric, and disability.

Notes:

Rev. ed. of: DeGowin & DeGowin's diagnostic examination. 6th ed. / revised by Richard L. DeGowin.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Related Work:

DeGowin, Richard L. DeGowin & DeGowin's diagnostic examination.

ISBN:

0070164436

OCLC:

40862117