This brand-new textbook introduces medical students, junior
doctors, medical educators and allied health professionals to the
vital skills of diagnostic strategy and clinical reasoning, both
essential components of becoming an effective clinician. Taking the
examination of the hands as a springboard - often the initial step
in physical examination and from which a wealth of information can
be gleaned - through real-life clinical cases readers are
encouraged to refine their powers of observation and
decision-making strategy. Key features: * Encourages a conscious
approach to clinical reasoning - 'see' rather than just 'look' *
Develops an understanding of why all clinicians can be responsible
for diagnostic mistakes and how, with a raised awareness, they can
work towards avoiding error * Outlines approaches that can be used
when taking a history and when examining patients in any clinical
setting * Bundled e-book for use 'on the go' while the companion
website provides additional materials for students and lecturers
including self-assessment questions and teaching guidance Outlining
the process of formulating and refining an initial diagnosis, in
using this book the medical student or junior doctor will develop a
critical self-awareness of the strategies they employ in assessing
patients, learn how to improve and enhance their skills, and feel
enabled to craft an appropriate management plan.
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