这本经典的教科书旨在帮助临床医生发展清晰病史所需的咨询技能，以及发现疾病临床症状所需的实践技能。在可能的情况下，解释临床症状的物理基础，以帮助理解。本书介绍了根据所获得的信息进行鉴别诊断的方法，并包含了每个系统的逻辑初步检查。

主要特点

本书第一部分阐述了与患者良好互动的一般原则，从基本的病史采集和检查，到使用模式识别来确定现场诊断。

第二部分记录了所有主要身体系统的相关病史、检查和调查。

第三部分说明了这些技能在具体临床情况下的应用。

最后一部分包括临床技能评估的准备工作和这些技能在日常实践中的应用。

本书附有视频，演示了书中列出的许多关键的临床检查程序。

This classic textbook aims to assist clinicians develop the consultation skills required to elicit a clear history, and the practical skills needed to detect clinical signs of disease. Where possible, the physical basis of clinical signs is explained to aid understanding. Formulation of a differential diagnosis from the information gained is introduced, and the logical initial investigations are included for each system.

Key Features

The first part of the book addresses the general principles of good interaction with patients, from the basics of taking a history and examining, to the use of pattern recognition to identify spot diagnoses.

The second part documents the relevant history, examination and investigations for all the major body systems.

The third part illustrates the application of these skills to specific clinical situations.

The final part covers preparation for assessments of clinical skills and the use of these skills in everyday practice.

The book has accompanying videos demonstrating many of the key clinical examination routines as set out in the book.