The Process of Diagnosis Including the Method of History-Taking, and Physical Examination of Surgical Cases (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover
Synopsis
Master the art of surgical diagnosis with a practical, step‑by‑step guide to history taking and physical examination.
This volume compiles the core methods used to collect, organize, and interpret patient information for accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.
Designed for students and early practitioners, it emphasizes separating subjective symptoms from objective findings, careful documentation, and a systematic approach to a patient’s whole condition. It covers the essential stages from general examination to final diagnosis and prognosis, with clear guidance on how to record progress and outcomes.
- Learn a structured method for taking history and conducting physical exams.
- Understand how to document findings, reason through diagnoses, and outline prognoses.
- See how nonoperative and operative treatments are described and recorded.
- Explore how progress notes, pathology, and outcomes fit into a complete case record.
Ideal for readers of medical history-take techniques and practical surgical education, this edition supports students preparing for hands-on clinical work.
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