An Insider’s Guide to Clinical Medicine

Description

•Contains everything required for practical examination for medical students (both undergraduates and postgraduates). •Each of the chapter has been organized and described under the headings of case sheet format, diagnosis format, discussion on symptomatology, discussion on examination and summary of findings. •Comprehensive collection of all aspects of practical examination: Long Cases, Short Cases and Semi-long Cases; ECGs and X-rays; Instruments and Spotters; and Laboratory data interpretation. •Separate chapter on prerequisites for practical examination and common cases. •Exclusive sections for case sheet format, diagnosis format and system-wise summary of findings. •Annexures for last minute revision which include commonly asked definitions and grading systems with standard references. •Chapters on comprehensive geriatric assessment and approach to psychiatric illnesses. •All the clinical aspects have been thoroughly verified from standard textbooks and articles. •All the clinical examination skills have been described in a simple language with relevant illustrations. •For ease of understanding and revision, most of the points have been put in tabular format. Cover Title Copyright Foreword Preface Remembering the Father of Modern Medicine Acknowledgments Contents 1. Prerequisites for Practical Examination and Common Examination Cases 2. General Examination A. Case Sheet Format B. Vitals Examination C. Physical Examination D. Anthropometry 3. Respiratory System Examination A. Case Sheet Format B. Diagnosis Format C. Discussion on Cardinal Symptoms D. Discussion on Examination E. Summary of Findings in Common Respiratory Diseases 4. Cardiovascular System Examination A. Case Sheet Format B. Diagnosis Format C. Discussion on Cardiac Cycle D. Discussion on Cardinal Symptoms E. Discussion on Examination F. Summary of Findings in Common Cardiovascular Diseases 5. Gastrointestinal System A. Case Sheet Format B. Diagnosis Format C. Discussion on Cardinal Symptoms D. Discussion on Examination 6. Nervous System A. Case Sheet Format B. Diagnosis Format C. Discussion on Cardinal Symptoms D. Discussion on Examination i. General Examination in Neurology ii. Higher Mental Functions iii. Cranial Nerves iv. Motor System Examination v. Reflexes vi. Sensory System Examination vii. Cerebellum and Coordination viii. Gait ix. Approach to Involuntary Movements x. Meningeal Signs, Skull, and Spine E. Approach to Common Neurological Cases 7. Rheumatology A. Case Sheet Format B. Diagnosis Format C. Discussion on Symptommatology and Examination 8. Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment Case Sheet Format Diagnosis Format Discussion 9. Approach to Psychiatric Illness Case Sheet Format Diagnosis Format Discussion on Examination Discussion on Diseases and Diagnostic Criteria 10. Semilong Cases A. Diabetes Mellitus B. Hypertension C. Chronic Kidney Disease D. Hypothyroidism E. Hyperthyroidism F. Cushing’s Syndrome G. Acromegaly 11. Simplified Approach to Ecg (Reading and Diagnosis) 12. A Systematic Approach to Chest X-rays 13. Basic instruments in Viva 14. Spotters 15. Annexures A. Miscellaneous topics B. Definitions C. Grading Systems D. Laboratory Values of Clinical Importance Index