Confidently Perform Accurate Efficient and Effective Physical Examinations. Master the
techniques for successful physical examinations with the #1 choice for complete authoritative
guidance. This highly regarded text includes fully illustrated step-by-step techniques that
outline the correct performance of the physical examination and an easy-to-follow two-column
format that correlates examination techniques on the left and abnormalities (clearly indicated
in red) with differential diagnoses on the right. *NEW! Expanded Unit 1 provides an overview of
the components of the patient encounter and helps you ensure the most effective
information-gathering and decision-making approaches.*NEW! Key terms are bolded in chapters and
correspond to an online glossary with definitions.*UPDATED! Expanded coverage of special
populations familiarizes you with important approaches for persons who identify as LGBTQ
persons with physical disabilities and diverse populations throughout the life cycle.
*UPDATED! Restructured Regional Exam chapters enhance your understanding of overview material
examination techniques and health promotion and counseling considerations. *UPDATED!
Photographs illustrations and references reinforce key content based on the latest
evidence-based information.*UPDATED! Text boxes are numbered to provide quick access to
important summaries of clinical conditions and tips for challenging examination
techniques.*Clinical pearls printed in blue highlight key points at a glance.*Detailed
highly illustrated tables of abnormal conditions display examination and clinical information
in an easy-to-find quick-reference format at the end of each chapter.*eBook available. Fast
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