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Bates' Pocket Guide to Physical Examination and History Taking Eighth, North American Edition

4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 772 ratings
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Access physical assessment techniques in a flash—anytime, anywhere!

This concise and trusted reference provides authoritative guidance on how to perform the patient interview, physical examination, and other core assessments as well as how to apply clinical reasoning and use shared decision-making in a quick-reference format—all based on a firm understanding of clinical evidence.

Bates’ Pocket Guide to Physical Examination and History Taking includes illustrated, step-by-step techniques that outline the correct performance of the physical examination in an easy-to-follow two-column format featuring examination techniques on the left and abnormalities (clearly indicated in red) with differential diagnoses on the right. This highly regarded pocket guide also covers special stages in the life cycle—infancy through adolescence, pregnancy, and aging.

New to the eighth edition:
  • Text boxes help readers quickly find important summaries of clinical conditions and other relevant information.
  • Many New and updated photographs and illustrations support the text, and figures are now numbered for easy identification and reference.
  • Rewritten chapter on evaluating clinical evidence clarifies key concepts to ensure student understanding.
  • Revised and expanded chapter on the skin, hair, and nails includes New dermatology photographs and provides the framework for assessing common lesions and abnormalities.
  • Updated behavior and mental status chapter now references DSM-5 .
  • Significantly revised information on obesity and nutrition counseling; cardiovascular risk factor screening and new clinical guidelines; New screening guidelines for breast cancer, colon cancer, Papanicolau smears, and stroke risk factors; current information on STIs; New geriatric assessment tools; and much more provide essential clinical updates.
  • New life-cycle content includes an increased emphasis on cardiovascular health promotion and child development; updated pregnancy topics such as weight gain, substance abuse, and intimate partner violence; and new information on the older adult, including frailty, immunizations, cancer screening, cognitive decline and dementia screening, and a New algorithm for falls prevention.
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  1. ISBN-10
    9781496338488
  2. ISBN-13
    978-1496338488
  3. Edition
    Eighth, North American
  4. Publisher
    LWW
  5. Publication date
    October 21, 2016
  6. Language
    English
  7. Dimensions
    4.25 x 0.75 x 7 inches
  8. Print length
    432 pages
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Bates' Pocket Guide To Physical Examination And History Taking

In The New Edition:

  • Text boxes make finding summaries of clinical conditions even easier!
  • Updated & New photographs and illustrations for easy identification and references. New section on Dermatology!
  • Expanded coverage on skin, hair, and nails.
  • Covers the assessment needs of Special Populations.
  • New references to DSM-5.
The Perfect Pair: 'Big' Bates' + Bates' Pocket

The Pocket Guide serves your immediate needs in the moment while the 'Big' Bates' provides more comprehensive material for deeper understanding when you have time!

A Trusted, Concise, And Portable Resource.

This trusted resource provides authoritative guidance on how to perform the patient interview, physical examination, and core assessments all in a concise pocket-size format!

Easy To Use. Easy To Follow.

The two column format features techniques on the left and abnormalities on the right making it a quick and easy reference to use!

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ 1496338480
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ LWW; Eighth, North American edition (October 21, 2016)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 432 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9781496338488
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1496338488
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 10.9 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 4.25 x 0.75 x 7 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 772 ratings

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4.7 out of 5 stars
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The book is fine but I want to note how damaged the rental is upon its arrival so it’s documented upon its return. Many pages are bent, cover has many things wrong with it as well and the back has sticky dirty stuff all over it.
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5.0 out of 5 stars and the copy I received was like brand new
Reviewed in the United States on February 25, 2018
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I purchased a “used” condition book for 1/2 price of the “new” copy, and the copy I received was like brand new! The book itself is great, it has all of the important stuff that the full text has, but without the fluff. The text is small, but still easy to read and find what you’re looking for. This will definitely be a go-to book for assessment techniques beyond school.
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Casey
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing physical exam resource
Reviewed in the United States on June 4, 2017
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Great review book for the wards and pre-clinical years. Easy to reference resource with quick tips for the most important part of physical exam maneuvers. Also provides some additional physical exam procedures in case you need them during clinical rotations. Fantastic book that easily fits in a white coat.
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L.
5.0 out of 5 stars Condensed version of the best assessment text out there.
Reviewed in the United States on January 19, 2019
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Great little reference if you have time to use it! It is easy to use. I find it best to read up on one section per week to keep my assessment skills fresh and I keep it on hand in practicum just in case.
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Mands
4.0 out of 5 stars good packaging. nice sized book
Reviewed in the United States on March 6, 2017
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good packaging. nice sized book. Print is a teeny bit small and hard to read but no big deal. Wish i could find the differences between the pocket version and the bigger book somewhere but have not found any useful sources. Highlights most aspects of the regular book. Have used it a lot.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great buy!
Reviewed in the United States on February 8, 2020
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This pocket guide is great! I take it everywhere and study when I can. I also use it as a resource in clinicals.
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jmh5213
5.0 out of 5 stars Good book for on the go and reviewing material
Reviewed in the United States on March 8, 2017
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Perfect for on-the-go studying or reviewing. It's like a miniature version of the full size text book and highlights the most important parts, so if you don't have time to read a textbook chapter, you can read the chapter in this. Small enough to fit in your purse, lunch box, car console, etc.
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Jrummie
5.0 out of 5 stars I think all Np students should get this
Reviewed in the United States on March 21, 2020
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I love this little book. I purchased a plethera of books on my first semester of NP school. Initially this book wasn’t all so helpful. But getting further into my course work (3rd semester) it has been a very valuable book to have. It will fit in a lab coat. I love that it gives you a little symbol for how you are to perform that physics exam.. sitting up, laying down. Etc
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Deirdre
5.0 out of 5 stars Quick reference
Reviewed in the United States on May 13, 2020
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Love this, I had to get it for APN grad school and it’s a quick little reference, everything is easy to find in a hurry!
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Diana
5.0 out of 5 stars Very satisfied with this little edition!
Reviewed in Canada on June 4, 2018
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Great little sized book! Not quite the same as the large edition, but almost. I would hate to do without it now.
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H. Pai
5.0 out of 5 stars Works as advertised.
Reviewed in Germany on October 24, 2019
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Works as advertised. Useful for quick use.
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Sara Goly
5.0 out of 5 stars Good book, not for NAC OSCE exam
Reviewed in Canada on August 1, 2018
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Great book for physical examination
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dianebillay
3.0 out of 5 stars Issue resolved
Reviewed in Canada on September 10, 2019
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I posted a previous review of this seller and the issue I had with the reference has now been positively resolved. The reference is an excellent resource for a nurse practitioner student.
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