Research Catalog

Title

The patient history : an evidence-based approach to differential diagnosis / edited by Mark C. Henderson, Lawrence M. Tierney, Jr., Gerald W. Smetana.

Publication

New York ; London : McGraw-Hill Medical, [2012], ©2012.

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Additional Authors

• Henderson, Mark C.
• Tierney, Lawrence M., Jr.
• Smetana, Gerald W.

Description

xiv, 738 pages : illustrations; 28 cm

Subject

• Medical history taking
• Medical History Taking
• Diagnosis, Differential
• Evidence-Based Medicine
• Signs and Symptoms

Bibliography (note)

• Includes bibliographical references and index.

Contents

History and physical examination: art and science -- Subtleties of medical history taking -- Patient-centered interviewing -- Clinician-centered interviewing -- Evidence-based clinical decision making -- Dizziness -- Fatigue -- Fever -- Headache -- Insomnia -- Lymphadenopathy -- Night sweats -- Muscle weakness -- Weight gain -- Weight loss -- Red eye -- Ear pain -- Hearing loss -- Tinnitus -- Sore throat -- Inflammatory dermatoses (rashes) -- Pruritus -- Hair loss -- Cough -- Dyspnea -- Hemoptysis -- Chest pain -- Palpitations -- Syncope -- Edema -- Abdominal pain -- Constipation -- Diarrhea -- Dysepsia -- Dysphagia -- Acute gastrointestinal bleeding -- Jaundice -- Nausea and vomiting -- Anorectal pain -- Dysuria -- Hematuria -- Flank pain -- Erectile dysfunction -- Urinary incontinence -- Scrotal pain -- Amenorrhea -- Breast complaints -- Pelvic pain -- Vaginitis -- Abnormal vaginal bleeding -- Neck pain -- Shoulder pain -- Arm and hand pain -- Low back pain -- Buttock, hip, and thigh pain -- Knee and calf pain -- Foot and ankle pain -- Confusion -- Memory loss -- Diplopia -- Gait abnormalities -- Tremor -- Anxiety -- Depressed mood -- The case presentation.

ISBN

• 9780071624947 (pbk.)
• 0071624945 (pbk.)

OCLC

• ocn752775534
• 752775534
• SCSB-8861191

Owning Institutions

Columbia University Libraries