The patient history an evidence-based approach to differential diagnosis / edited by Mark C. Henderson, Lawrence M. Tierney, Jr., Gerald W. Smetana.

Other author Henderson, Mark C. (Physician)
Other author Tierney, Lawrence M., Jr.
Other author Smetana, Gerald W.
Format Electronic
Edition2nd ed.
Publication InfoNew York ; London : McGraw-Hill Medical,
Descriptionxiv, 738 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
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Subjects
Medical History Taking
Diagnosis, Differential
Evidence-Based Medicine
Signs and Symptoms

Contents History and physical examination: art and science -- Subtleties of medical history taking -- Patient-centered interviewing -- Clinician-centered interviewing -- Evidence-based clinical decision making -- Dizziness -- Fatigue -- Fever -- Headache -- Insomnia -- Lymphadenopathy -- Night sweats -- Muscle weakness -- Weight gain -- Weight loss -- Red eye -- Ear pain -- Hearing loss -- Tinnitus -- Sore throat -- Inflammatory dermatoses (rashes) -- Pruritus -- Hair loss -- Cough -- Dyspnea -- Hemoptysis -- Chest pain -- Palpitations -- Syncope -- Edema -- Abdominal pain -- Constipation -- Diarrhea -- Dysepsia -- Dysphagia -- Acute gastrointestinal bleeding -- Jaundice -- Nausea and vomiting -- Anorectal pain -- Dysuria -- Hematuria -- Flank pain -- Erectile dysfunction -- Urinary incontinence -- Scrotal pain -- Amenorrhea -- Breast complaints -- Pelvic pain -- Vaginitis -- Abnormal vaginal bleeding -- Neck pain -- Shoulder pain -- Arm and hand pain -- Low back pain -- Buttock, hip, and thigh pain -- Knee and calf pain -- Foot and ankle pain -- Confusion -- Memory loss -- Diplopia -- Gait abnormalities -- Tremor -- Anxiety -- Depressed mood -- The case presentation.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
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Technical detailsMode of access: World Wide Web
Genre/formElectronic books.
ISBN9780071624947 (pbk.)
ISBN0071624945 (pbk.)