<p>Derive the maximum diagnostic information from interviewing and examining patients with <b><i>Textbook of Physical Diagnosis</b></i>. Employing a <b>compassionate, humanistic approach</b>, Dr. Swartz explores how cultural differences can influence communication, diet, family relationships, and health practices and beliefs, and demonstrates that your <b>interpersonal awareness</b> is just as essential in physical diagnosis as your level of technical skill. This medical reference book features numerous high-quality color images, an easy-to-use design, and detailed descriptions of exam techniques, making it an <b>essential guide for physicians, nurse practitioners, </b>and<b> physician assistants</b>.</p><ul> <li><b>Consult this title on your favorite e-reader</b>, conduct rapid searches, and adjust font sizes for optimal readability.</li> <li><b>Learn about special considerations</b> related to patient’s unique situations, such as cultural differences, nutritional status, and overall health, which may affect your approach to their treatment.</li> <li><b>Understand the causes of the symptoms</b> you encounter with Pathophysiology explanations.</li> <li><b>Easily review illustrated components</b> with abundant color photographs capturing the true appearance of various diseases. </li> <li><b>Access coverage of complementary and alternative medicine</b> so you can be alerted to the clinical implications of these increasingly popular modalities.<b> </b></li> <li><b>Communicate effectively in Spanish.</b> An appendix on the examination of Spanish-speaking patients provides translations for commonly used medical phrases and questions.</li></ul><ul><b> <li>Provide the best medical care through the art of interviewing and physical examination</b> with the most recent coverage of relevant physical diagnosis standards and tests, as well as <b>detailed discussions</b> of key exam techniques.</li> <li><b>Reference information on-the-go. </b>Several chapters have been moved online, resulting in a more <b>portable and concise print edition </b>that focuses on core material.</li> <li><b>View examination techniques and clinical presentations more clearly than ever before</b> with help from high-quality color images, over 900 photographs, and line art supplementing the detailed text. </li> <li><b>Stream more than 6 hours of in-depth video</b>, review online-only chapters, and reference the entire contents <b>online</b> at <b>Student Consult.</b></li> <li><b>Gain in-context access to online videos</b> using your smartphone by scanning accompanying QR codes located throughout the text, covering <b>step-by-step key aspects of the physical examination</b> for adults, newborns, toddlers, as well as important interviewing scenarios.</li></ul>