Advanced Assessment: Interpreting Findings and Formulating Differential Diagnoses

Coverage of 170 conditions and symptoms across the life span--including children, older adults and pregnant patients. Complaint-focused approach organized by body system, including discussions of complex conditions Step-by-step how tos for taking a focused history, performing a physical based on presenting complaints/problems, and interpreting the findings. Guidance on selecting diagnostic tests and interpreting those studies to help narrow down the diagnoses. Prediction rules for selected disorders. Quick-reference features, including red flags - assessment pearls - medications causing symptoms - and selected causes of symptoms.