Advanced Assessment: Interpreting Findings and Formulating Differential Diagnoses

Complaint-focused approach organized by body system. Step-by-step how tos for taking a focused history, performing a physical based on presenting complaints/problems, and interpreting the findings. Guidance on selecting diagnostic tests and interpreting those studies to help narrow down the diagnoses. Prediction rules for selected disorders. Lifespan coverage that includes children, older adults, and pregnant patients. Quick-reference features, including red flags, assessment pearls, medications causing symptom, and selected causes of symptoms.