The new 5th edition of Clinical Examination will continue to serve all medical students and the more experienced reader with a clear and understandable explanation of clinical examination. Set out logically and systematically this best-selling textbook has comprehensive coverage of essential skills necessary for history taking and examining the patient. Highly regarded by students in many countries this text continues to go from strength to strength.

Clinical Examination 5e has been revised and updated to include more evidence-based medicine; new 4 colour artwork and a fresh new look to the overall internal layout and design of the book to allow greater accessibility for readers. The new 5th edition appropriately covers clinical examination and concepts in a systems approach related to study and practice in a clear, consistent and fresh user-friendly approach.

Written by two well-know and respected authors, Clinical Examination 5th edition will continue to provide students with a good reference point for performing clinical methods.

1. The General Principle of History Taking


2. The General Principles of Physical Examination


3. The Cardiovascular System


4. The Respiratory System and Breast Examination


5. The Gastrointestinal System


6. The Genitourinary System


7. The Haematological System


8. The Rheumatological system


9. The Endocrine System


10. The Nervous System


11. The Psychiatric History


12. The Skin and Nails


13. A System for the Infectious Diseases and Examination

By Nicholas J. Talley, MD, PhD, FRACP, FRCP(Edin), FAFPHM, FACP, FACG, Professor of Medicine, Mayo Clinic Rochester, Minnesota, USA; Consultant Physician; and Simon O'Connor, MBBS, FRACP, DDU, Cardiologist, Canberra Hospital, Canberra ACT, Australia