Textbook of Physical Diagnosis: History and Examination With STUDENT CONSULT Online Access (Textbook of Physical Diagnosis (Swartz))

For more than a decade, Textbook of Physical Diagnosis has detailed how to derive the maximum diagnostic information from interviewing and examining patients. Now the text that has been labeled "the Gray's Anatomy of physical diagnosis" returns in a New Edition that continues to emphasize a "patient first" philosophy. The New Edition features a more colorful, user-friendly format · a DVD-ROM with video clips of actual examination techniques · and access to the entire text online, links to bonus online content, and more. And, at no extra charge, purchasers also receive online access to the complete contents of the text via Elsevier's innovative studentconsult.com website.Offers pathophysiology discussions explaining the conditions underlying various physical exam findings. Includes over 900 illustrations, capturing the appearance of a full range of diseases. Greatly expanded the complementary and alternative medicine section to an entire chapter.Incorporates additional color artwork and photography for a more user-friendly format. Discusses hot topics such as ethics in medicine. Includes a DVD-ROM with approximately two hours of video clips depicting actual examination techniques, including modifications for pediatric and geriatric patients, delivering bad news, and other topics. Includes a new chapter on Complimentary & Alternative Medicine Now includes STUDENT CONSULT access! www.studentconsult.com is an innovative website that allows you to build a personalized, fully integrated, online library, where you'll find... The entire contents of every STUDENT CONSULT title you purchase. Powerful search capabilities- View all excerpts relevant to keyword or subject searches (up to 300 words per hit) from every book in the series. Image library POCKETCONSULT - Download portions of your personal library onto your handheld. Student resources- Sharpen your skills, stay informed, and have fun!