Bates' Guide To Physical Examination and History Taking (Lippincott Connect)

The "Confidently Perform Accurate, Efficient, and Effective Physical Examinations" textbook is a comprehensive guide for mastering physical examination techniques.

With its highly illustrated, step-by-step approaches, this book provides a complete understanding of the components of the patient encounter and how to gather information effectively.

The updated coverage of special populations familiarizes readers with important approaches for persons who identify as LGBTQ, persons with physical disabilities, and diverse populations throughout the life cycle.

The restructured Regional Exam chapters enhance the reader's understanding of overview material, examination techniques, and health promotion and counseling considerations.

The book also includes an expanded online glossary with definitions for bolded key terms, as well as updated photographs, illustrations, and references to reinforce key content based on the latest evidence-based information.

Whether you're a student or a seasoned professional, this textbook is sure to help you confidently perform accurate, efficient, and effective physical examinations.