Table of Contents

Section 1: History taking and general examination



Approach to the patient
History taking
The general examination

Section 2: System examination



The skin, hair and nails
The endocrine system
The cardiovascular system
The respiratory system
The gastrointestinal system
The renal system
The reproductive system
The nervous system
The visual system
The ear, nose & throat
The musculoskeletal system

Section 3: Specific situations



Babies and children
The frail elderly
The adult with fever
Assessment for anaesthesia and sedation
The critically ill
Confirming death

Section 4: Assessing clinical examination technique



OSCEs and other examination formats

Index

Reviews

"While aimed at medical students, it is a useful resource for nursing students, experienced nurses returning to clinical practice and the wider healthcare team." Nursing Standard, January 2014