Previous edition: / edited by Michael Swash. Edinburgh : W.B. Saunders, 2002

Includes index.

Doctor and patient: general principles of history taking / M. Swash, M. Glynn -- Physical examination: general principles / M. Swash, M. Glynn -- Differential diagnosis: the beginning of a management plan / M. Swash -- Psychiatric assessment / H.A. Ring -- Nutritional assessment / J. Powell-Tuck -- Respiratory system / J. Moore-Gillon -- Cardiovascular system / A. Timmis -- Gastrointestinal system / M. Glynn -- Locomotor system / D. D'Cruz -- Nervous system / J. McAuley, M. Swash -- Skin, nails, and hair / R. Cerio -- Endocrine disorders / J.P. Monson, W. Drake -- Diabetes and other metabolic disorders / G.A. Hitman, T.A. Chowdhury -- Kidneys and urinary tract / R.C. Thuraisingham -- Gynaecology and obstetrics / T. Beedham -- Children and adolescents / R. Harris -- Older people / A. Feather -- Eyes / A. Coombes -- Ear, nose, and throat / M.J. Wareing -- Face, mouth, jaws, and neck / J.L.B. Carter -- Unconscious patients / T. Coats -- Major acute trauma injury / F.W. Cross -- Intensive care / J.H. Coakley -- Pain / W.J. Gallagher, S. Nikolic -- People with cancer / P.N. Plowman -- Blood disorders / D. Provan -- Sexually transmitted infections / B.T. Goh -- Ethical issues in medicine / M. Swash -- Appendix 1: a guide to reference ranges used in pathology / M. Browne -- Appendix 2: Collecting specimens for laboratory analysis / M. Millar -- Appendix 3: Blood and intestinal parasites

Seeks to teach an integrated approach to clinical practice, so that new methods and investigations are grafted onto established patterns of clinical practice, rather than added on as something extra. The text is organised so that both system-related and problem-oriented chapters are included. Particular emphasis is placed on the importance of the doctor-patient relationship, the essential skills needed for clinical examination, and for planning the appropriate choice of investigations in diagnosis and management