Bates’ Guide to Physical Examination and History Taking (12th Edition) provides the authoritative, step-by-step guidance necessary for performing accurate and efficient patient interviews and physical examinations. Authored by Lynn S. Bickley, MD, FACP, this Twelfth, North American Edition focuses on developing core assessment skills, clinical reasoning, and shared decision-making based on the latest clinical evidence.
The text is highly regarded for its easy-to-follow two-column format, featuring examination techniques on the left and corresponding abnormalities—clearly indicated in red—with differential diagnoses on the right. This edition includes a dedicated unit on special populations, covering key assessment techniques for various life stages, including infancy through adolescence, pregnancy, and aging. To aid in learning, the book incorporates “Clinical Pearls” highlighted in blue, as well as summary boxes for clinical conditions and challenging techniques. The content is further supported by numerous updated photographs and illustrations that are numbered for quick identification and reference.
Book Details
- Title: Bates’ Guide to Physical Examination and History Taking
- Author: Lynn S. Bickley MD FACP
- Edition: Twelfth, North American
- Publisher: LWW
- ISBN-10: 9781469893419
- ISBN-13: 978-1469893419
- Publication Date: September 9, 2016