The patient history : evidence-based approach

Author(s)

• Tierney, Lawrence M. Jr.
• Henderson, Mark C.

Bibliographic Information

The patient history : evidence-based approach

edited by Lawrence M. Tierney, Jr., Mark C. Henderson

（A Lange medical book）

Lange Medical Books, c2005

Note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Description and Table of Contents

Description

Carefully teaches students the steps in history taking, the most important part of the clinical examination! 5 STAR DOODY'S REVIEW! "This is a well organized and comprehensive book that teaches a systematic approach to the establishment of a differential diagnosis by maximizing the information that can be collected and developed from a patient's history....This book is ideal for medical students, housestaff, and any clinicians dedicated to refining their skills in this area....Students will find this book very useful in guiding them through the common presenting symptoms that bring patients to medical attention. By systematically reviewing the information attained to formulate a differential diagnosis, taking into account prevalence data, associated causes, likelihood ratios of alarm symptoms and such, students will cultivate the discipline helping them to perform at the highest level."--Doody's Review Service FEATURES : Offers a patient-centered approach to the medical history by emphasizing symptoms rather than diseasesApplies principles of evidence-based medicine to the clinical history Illustrates the history-taking process through the discussion of 60 common clinical symptoms, such as dizziness, weight loss, dyspnea, chest pain, nausea and vomiting, low back pain, memory loss, and anxietyIncludes diagnostic approach algorithms to summarize important conceptsFocuses on actual questions for use in daily practiceProvides tips for effective interviewing

Table of Contents

Why the history is importantEBM terminologyDoctor-Centered interviewingPatient-Centered interviewingCommunication stylesDizzinessFatigueFeverHeadacheInsomniaLymphadenopathyNight SweatsWeaknessWeight GainWeight lossEar PainHearing lossSore ThroatTinnitusRashCoughDyspneaHemoptysisChest PainEdemaPalpitationsSyncopeAcute Abdominal PainConstipationDiarrheaDyspepsiaDysphagiaGI bleedingJaundiceNausea and vomitingAnorectal PainDysuriaFlank painHematuriaImpotenceUrinary incontinenceAmenorrheaBreast ComplaintsPelvic painVaginitisVaginal BleedingNeck painShoulder painArm PainBack painHip and thigh pain Knee painFoot and ankle painConfusionDiplopiaGait disturbanceMemory LossTremorAnxietyDepressed Mood

by "Nielsen BookData"

Details

• NCID: BA72255088
• ISBN:
  • 0071402608
• Country Code: us
• Title Language Code: eng
• Text Language Code: eng
• Place of Publication: New York
• Pages/Volumes: xix, 600 p.
• Size: 24 cm
• Classification:
  • NDLC : SC231
  • DC22 : 616.0751
• Subject Headings:
  • LCSH : Medical history taking
• Parent Bibliography ID:
  • BA03674274