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dc.contributor.authorEdited by Glynn, Michael-
dc.contributor.authorDrake, William M.-
dc.date.accessioned2026-10-27T08:40:15Z-
dc.date.available2026-10-27T08:40:15Z-
dc.date.issued2012-
dc.identifier.isbn978-0-7020-4091-7-
dc.identifier.isbn978-0-7020-4092-4-
dc.identifier.urihttp://localhost:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/847-
dc.descriptionThis textbook presents an integrated approach to clinical practice, emphasizing the importance of the doctor–patient relationship, systematic history-taking, thorough physical examination, and appropriate selection of diagnostic investigations. It combines established clinical examination methods with modern diagnostic approaches to help healthcare professionals assess patients, identify clinical problems, develop differential diagnoses, and plan appropriate management. The 23rd edition is organized into sections covering general patient assessment, assessment of particular patient groups, basic body systems, and clinical specialties. Topics include respiratory, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, locomotor, and nervous system examinations, as well as endocrine disorders, kidney and urinary tract conditions, skin disorders, eye diseases, ear, nose and throat conditions, and sexually transmitted infections. The book also addresses psychiatric assessment, emergency presentations, pain, and medical ethics. It is intended primarily for medical students and postgraduate doctors.en_US
dc.description.abstractHutchison’s Clinical Methods: An Integrated Approach to Clinical Practice, 23rd Edition, is a comprehensive medical textbook that provides essential knowledge and practical guidance on clinical history-taking, physical examination, diagnostic reasoning, and patient management. It integrates traditional clinical skills with modern investigative techniques to support accurate diagnosis and effective clinical decision-making. The book covers general patient assessment, ethical considerations, assessment of specific patient groups, and examination of major body systems and clinical specialties. It is an important learning and reference resource for undergraduate medical students, postgraduate trainees, and practicing clinicians seeking to develop and improve their clinical skills.en_US
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherElsevieren_US
dc.subjectClinical medicineen_US
dc.subjectClinical methodsen_US
dc.subjectPhysical diagnosisen_US
dc.subjectMedical history-takingen_US
dc.subjectPhysical examinationen_US
dc.subjectDiagnostic techniques and proceduresen_US
dc.subjectClinical assessmenten_US
dc.subjectDifferential diagnosisen_US
dc.subjectPatient examinationen_US
dc.subjectClinical decision-makingen_US
dc.subjectDiagnostic investigationsen_US
dc.subjectPatient managementen_US
dc.subjectDoctor–patient relationshipen_US
dc.subjectMedical ethicsen_US
dc.subjectSystem-based clinical examinationen_US
dc.titleHutchison’s Clinical Methods:en_US
dc.title.alternativeAn integrated approach to clinical practice. Twenty-third Editionen_US
dc.typeBooken_US
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