Customer Reviews

Bates' Guide to Physical Examination and History Taking, 10th Edition

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Bates has wonderfully detailed and specific descriptions of each system exam as well as descriptions on history taking, clinical reasoning, behavior and mental status. Special sections include infants/children, pregnant women and older adults. Within each chapter there is a wonderful overview of the system including anatomy and physiology which transitions nicely into descriptions of abnormal findings and their clinical significance. This book does not simply cover how to perform a physical exam but also includes a mini medicine review.

The text was required for class. The CD is very clear and simple information, for a beginning practitioner in physical assessment. The book has some interesting color slides for differential diagnosis. It is pricey, but the Amazon price was better than others.

The format is easy to follow but I think the older editions are just as comprehensive without spending the additional money.

book arrived in great condition....good packaging......
great book for med students.........ok book for nursing students...........
other than changes in order of chapters and maybe some new details and updates, old edition is as good as new one.

Great resource for nursing classes. Large, heavy book, difficult to carry around but very informative.

I found this an extremely "Patient Centered" text. The exam and how it is presented focuses on the "Patients Concerns", like modesty, warm room, time, and concern. The DVD gave a brief review. I wish more time had been on the Eye exam, maybe next time.

I bought this for first year medical school and wish I hadn't. In my opinion, it is lacking in organization and is full of general nonspecific information that adds very little to a practical approach to the PE and Hx. There are much better options for history especially: "The Patient History: Evidence Based Approach." For close to $100 dollars, I expected a lot more. I have stopped using this book and strongly recommend that you at least look through it in your library before purchasing.
It does contain some good images and PE techniques, but I've learned more from class and youtube demonstrations than I learned from this book. It may be the authoritative guide, but that does not mean it will be useful to you.

This book is a wealth of information.
I'm in Chiropractic college and this is a must have book.
It lists everything in detail and is pretty easy to go through.

I would suggest it for any profession that needs a physical examination reference book.
Bates is a no brainer.

This book is a comprehensive guide on how to do a physical examination. I love the way the book also explains about the purpose of an exam. I was so happy with my purchase that I also bought a handbook guide of the book from the same author that is of a newer edition though.

Book is nicely arranged and a must read for new students including doctors, nurse practitioners and all those entering the health care field who will be examining patients from head to toe.