Macleod's Clinical Diagnosis is a practical manual for evaluating and diagnosing problems based on presenting symptoms.The book covers the principles of the diagnostic process, then takes the reader step-by-step through common acute medical presentations and how to interpret symptoms in context to produce a differential diagnosis. Readers will learn to interpret clinical features, examination findings and investigation results, and will build their confidence in assessing patients and identifying red flags.Whether used as a stand-alone resource or as a companion to Macleod’s Clinical Examination, this book will prove invaluable for medical students and junior doctors as they build on their basic clinical skills theory to practice in the real world. INDICE: 1. The diagnostic process2. Shock3. Chest pain4. Dyspnoea5. Palpitations6. Haemoptysis7. Abdominal pain8. Gastrointestinal haemorrhage: haematemesis and rectal bleeding9. Diarrhoea10. Dysphagia11. Nausea and vomiting12. Jaundice13. Headache14. Limb weakness15. Coma and altered consciousness16. Acute Visual Loss17. Dizziness18. Joint swelling19. Low back pain20. Leg swelling21. Confusion: delirium and dementia22. Falls and immobility23. Urinary incontinence24. Transient loss of consciousness, syncope and seizures25. Weight loss26. Fever27. Rash: Acute Generalised Skin Eruption28. Poisoning29. Acute kidney injuryAppendixIndex
- ISBN: 978-0-443-12503-4
- Editorial: Elsevier
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 328
- Fecha Publicación: 30/11/2024
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés