{"product_id":"9781469893419","title":"Bates' Guide to Physical Examination and History Taking","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher’s Note:\u003c\/b\u003e   Products purchased from 3rd Party sellers are not guaranteed by the Publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.\u003cb\u003ePerform an accurate, efficient, and effective physical examination with confidence.\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cb\u003eBates’ Guide to Physical Examination and History Taking\u003c\/b\u003e provides authoritative, step-by-step guidance on performing the patient interview and physical examination, applying clinical reasoning, shared decision-making, and other core assessment skills—all based on a firm understanding of clinical evidence.  This highly regarded text includes fully illustrated, step-by-step techniques that outline the correct performance of the physical examination and an easy-to-follow two-column format featuring examination techniques on the left and abnormalities (clearly indicated in red) with differential diagnoses on the right. \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBates’\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e also includes a unit on special populations, covering special stages in the life cycle—infancy through adolescence, pregnancy, and aging.    \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eClinical pearls\u003c\/b\u003e, printed in blue, highlight key points throughout the text.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eText boxes\u003c\/b\u003e help readers quickly find important summaries of clinical conditions and tips for challenging examination techniques.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMany \u003cb\u003enew and updated photographs and illustrations \u003c\/b\u003esupport the text, and figures are now numbered for easy identification and reference. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRewritten \u003cb\u003echapter on evaluating clinical evidence\u003c\/b\u003e clarifies key concepts to ensure student understanding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRevised and expanded chapter on the skin, hair, and nails includes \u003cb\u003enew dermatology photographs\u003c\/b\u003e and provides the framework for assessing common lesions and abnormalities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpdated behavior and mental status chapter \u003cb\u003enow references DSM-5\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSignificantly revised information\u003c\/b\u003e on obesity and nutrition counseling; cardiovascular risk factor screening and new clinical guidelines; new screening guidelines for breast cancer, colon cancer, Papanicolau smears, and stroke risk factors; updated information on STIs; new geriatric assessment tools; and much more.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNew life cycle content\u003c\/b\u003e, including an increased emphasis on cardiovascular health promotion and child development; updated pregnancy topics such as weight gain, substance abuse, and intimate partner violence; and new information on the older adult, including frailty, immunizations, cancer screening, cognitive decline and dementia screening, and a new algorithm for falls prevention. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cb\u003eBates’ Guide to Physical Examination and History Taking \u003c\/b\u003eis the #1 choice for complete, authoritative guidance on mastering every aspect of the all-important physical examination.   \u003cb\u003eDon’t Miss These Additional Resources also Available for Purchase:\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBates’ Pocket Guide to Physical Examination and History Taking, Eighth Edition\u003c\/b\u003e The \u003ci\u003ePocket Guide\u003c\/i\u003e is an abbreviated version of the \u003ci\u003eBates’\u003c\/i\u003e twelfth edition textbook, designed for portability and convenience at the bedside.\u003cb\u003eBates’ Visual Guide to Physical Examination (www.batesvisualguide.com)\u003c\/b\u003e Recently refilmed, these 18 volumes of examination videos (as well as 10 additional OSCEs) depict experienced clinicians conducting each of the regional examinations. The videos demonstrate visually the varying techniques of inspection, palpation, percussion, and auscultation in the regional examinations and special populations. ","brand":"LWW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47028052361456,"sku":"9781469893419","price":129.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781469893419_p0.jpg?v=1763701097","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781469893419","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}