They all cover pretty much the same ground but Macleod's is the most accessible book to have on your library shelf at home. Though the book is geared towards those working in hospitals, in particular doctors etc, the way it is set out is easy to filter what is and what is not relevant to me. Pictures are also included to help relate the text to an image which i found very helpful so you know what to look for (although these may be graphic). The 103 third parties who use cookies on this service do so for their purposes of displaying and measuring personalized ads, generating audience insights, and developing and improving products. Smart study tools such as note sharing and subscription, review mode, and Microsoft OneNote integration.

This is an international edition textbook with identical content as the US version and is usually paperback bound instead of hardcover. an incredibly thorough book which is very well illustrated - a must in a book explaining how to perform examinations' - ( Medical Student Review ). I don't intend on selling it on as it is one of those books that you can use for the whole of your career. It covers general principles, relevant history, examination and investigations for all the major body systems – and how to effectively apply these skills to specific clinical situations and prepare for assessment.Macleods Clinical Examination is enhanced with 32 supplementary videos demonstrating key clinical examination routines described in the book, many new and revised for this edition in line with latest guidance and best practice. Paramedics and ambulance workers - required to know how to examine patients and take a history from them. Five star I gave because the information contained in book is simply sublime in terms of practical approach. This title is written by a team of editors and contributors who are all active clinicians and experts in their specialist fields.

Highly Commended’ in the 2006 and 2010 BMA Medical Book Competitions, this Thirteenth Edition contains over 500 clinical photographs and diagrams to illustrate the text, with new topics added to make the book even more comprehensive. It's just that it has too much information on certain departments and i would have liked summaries for what you need to do (e. It takes you through each system in a methodical manner and not so in depth that it becomes mind boggling. This feature also has videos that demonstrate the examination (great revision for the dreaded osces).Best of all using the link at the start of the book to the practical videos is well worth the outlay for the book and at under twenty pounds is a bargain! A new section explicitly spells out how to demonstrate the techniques learned in the book in an OSCE and other formative and summative examinations. 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. The book is divided into three sections: a general overview section on history taking and the general examination provides the framework on which to hang the detail, the systematic examination section documents clearly the relevant history, examination and special investigations as well as giving advice on their significance, the final section covers specialised areas and emphasises an integrated and structured approach to these patients. Macleod's Clinical Examination: With STUDENT CONSULT Online Access : Douglas BSc(Hons) MBChB FRCP(Ed) Dr.