Macleod’s Clinical Examination: The Ultimate Guide for Medical Students and Clinicians

Since its first publication 50 years ago, Macleod’s Clinical Examination has remained the go-to textbook for medical students, junior doctors, nurses, and allied health practitioners. The fully revised 15th edition is now available, providing the essential skills and knowledge for excellence in clinical practice.

Mastering Clinical Examination Skills

This comprehensive textbook teaches you how to take a thorough history and perform proficient clinical examinations to identify key symptoms and signs of diseases. Covering general principles, relevant history, examination, and investigations for all major body systems, Macleod’s Clinical Examination equips you with the skills to effectively apply clinical skills to specific situations and prepare for assessments.

Enhanced Learning with Supplementary Videos

This edition is enhanced with 32 supplementary videos demonstrating key clinical examination routines, many of which are new or revised to reflect the latest guidance and best practices. These videos provide a valuable visual aid to help you develop your clinical skills.

Focused on Practical Skills for Medical Students and Clinicians

Macleod’s Clinical Examination is primarily focused on the practical skills required by medical students and early-career clinicians. The textbook explains the physical basis of clinical signs, aids in understanding, and introduces the formulation of a differential diagnosis. It also provides logical initial investigations for each body system.

Key Updates and Features

• Enhanced sections on adapting skills to particular situations, including remote consultations and infection control
• Updated text and images to ensure relevance to a diverse readership and patient population
• Latest clinical decision-making models to aid diagnostic reasoning
• 8 brand new videos covering obstetric examination, gynaecological examination, assessment of fluid balance, and more

Product Details

Publisher: Elsevier

Edition: 15th edition (May 4, 2023)

Language: English

Format: Paperback

Pages: 464

ISBN-10: 0323847706

ISBN-13: 978-0323847704