Macleod's Clinical Diagnosis

<i>Macleod's Clinical Diagnosis</i> is a practical manual for evaluating and diagnosing problems based on presenting symptoms.<br><br>The book covers the principles of the diagnostic process, then takes the reader step-by-step through common acute medical presentations and how to interpret symptoms in context to produce a differential diagnosis. Readers will learn to interpret clinical features, examination findings and investigation results, and will build their confidence in assessing patients and identifying red flags.<br><br>Whether used as a stand-alone resource or as a companion to <i>Macleod&rsquo;s Clinical Examination</i>, this book will prove invaluable for medical students and junior doctors as they build on their basic clinical skills theory to practice in the real world.<ul><li>Series of clear 'diagnostic guides' to all the common acute medical presentations that may present to the emergency department or acute medical unit</li><li>Diagnostic flow charts in each chapter – helps the reader to follow a clear step-by-step approach to diagnosis</li><li>Clear, succinct and logically ordered to support learning</li><li>Includes how to recognise red flags, eliminate life-threatening conditions and generate a logical differential diagnosis</li><li>Takes a problem-based approach to diagnostic reasoning, reflecting both modern medical and current educational practices</li><li>Builds on the clinical skills outlined in the companion <i>Macleod's Clinical Examination</i> textbook</li><li>Covers all the acute medical presentations required by the UKMLA syllabus</li><li>Comes with an interactive eBook for easy anytime, anywhere access</li></ul><ul><li>New chapter on the diagnostic approach to the poisoned patient</li><li>Content restructured to reflect common acute medical presentations</li><li>Fully updated to reflect current approaches to clinical diagnoses including diagnostic tests</li></ul>