Short description
Deals with common problems a standard manner: a brief definition of the problem, a reference table of possible diagnoses ordered by body system, a step-by-step guide to the history and examination of the patient with a view to making a final positive diagnosis, and a list of general instructions, which could be carried out.
Long description
This exciting new PDA product will be an invaluable quick access resource allowing the student and junior doctor to move from a presenting problem to a diagnosis. The content covers 100 common presenting problems which occur in both medicine and surgery. Each problem is dealt with in a standard manner: a brief definition of the problem, a reference table of possible diagnoses ordered by body system, a step-by-step guide to the history and examination of the patient with a view to making a final positive diagnosis, and a list of general instructions, which could be carried out, followed by appropriate specific investigations. This product will provide the user with this essential diagnostic content for loading onto a PDA from the enclosed CD-ROM.