Essential Examination: A Comprehensive Guide for Medical Students

By Alasdair K.B. Ruthven

Comprehensive Revision and New Sections Added

The new edition of Essential Examination has been thoroughly revised and now includes new sections on:

• Neonatal – the ‘baby check’
• Female genitalia
• Digital rectal examination
• GALS screening
• Foot and ankle
• Elbow
• Critically ill patient
• Confirming death

Unique Format and Approach

The new edition retains the unique format and approach of the original, providing clear, step-by-step guides to each examination. It includes useful things to say to the patient (or an examiner), detailed descriptions of special tests, and more.

Key Information and Tips

In a separate column, you’ll find a collection of key information, including potential findings, differential diagnoses of clinical signs, and practical tips. On the following pages, there are facts relating to that particular examination and, in many sections, tips on how to present your findings succinctly – a skill crucial to master for exam success.

Student Thoughts on the Second Edition

Student reviews of the second edition include:

“This book is an absolute must for any final year. I LOVE this book – it has all the key examinations with each fitting on a single double page spread. Best preparation for OSCEs. Learn to do these steps within the time limits and you will pass!”

“Pretty much THE essential textbook for clinical examinations for all medical students.”

Product Details

Language: English

Format: Spiral-bound

Pages: 154

ISBN-10: 1907904107

ISBN-13: 978-1907904103

Publisher: Scion Publishing Ltd.

Edition: 3rd edition (April 10, 2016)