DeGowin's Diagnostic Examination [Paperback]

Richard LeBlond (Author), Richard DeGowin (Author), Donald Brown (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0071409238 | ISBN-13: 978-0071409230 | Publication Date: March 26, 2004 | Edition: 8

The classic internal medicine manual for students and residents! This handy guide addresses physical examination techniques and procedures while providing a catalog of clinical findings resulting from the physical examination. Thoroughly reorganized, the Eighth Edition of DeGowin�s Diagnostic Examination features a more user-friendly, easy-access format than previous editions.

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

"...classic and elegant, deserves a place in the library of every medical student and physician.".
�JAMA review of prior edition .

. The classic point-of-care guide to the undifferentiated patient has been completely revised and redesigned to maximize its clinical use and value. DeGowin�s Diagnostic Examination has been essential for so many clinicians because it:.
*Provides a proven framework for the clinician to begin the diagnostic exam starting with the patient's symptoms;.
*Relates signs from physical examination to the underlying pathophysiology and to the presenting symptoms;.
*Assists the clinician in reviewing the diagnostic possibilities from which to select a limited differential diagnosis that can be efficiently tested through additional physical or laboratory examinations..

. Featuring an improved, user-friendly design, no other text integrates the principles of assessment and examination with differential diagnosis as completely or efficiently as DeGowin�s. Reach for it when time is tight and accuracy is a must..

. NEW.
*Improved user-friendly, easy-access format.
*Improved organization from symptoms to signs to syndromes.
*Concise, clinically relevant of underlying pathophysiology.
*Principles of judicious, efficient use of lab tests and radiography.

. "...Concise And useful ... one of my best purchases. The book lives in the car for ready reference And gets so much use, the cover edges are wearing down.".
�Online reader review of the prior edition.

. "The basic library of a doctor ... For any busy doctor, it is going to be one of the reliable sources of information.".
�Online reader review of the prior edition

About the Author

Richard F. LeBlond, MD. Clinical Professor of Medicine. University of Iowa College of Medicine. Iowa City, IA. . Richard L. DeGowin, MD. Professor Emeritus of Medicine. University of Iowa College of Medicine. Iowa City IA. . Donald D. Brown, MD. Professor of Internal Medicine. University of Iowa College of Medicine. Iowa City, IA. .

Product Details

• Paperback: 1040 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional; 8 edition (March 26, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0071409238
• ISBN-13: 978-0071409230
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 4.7 x 1.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #208,775 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Must have for physician, September 25, 2006

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Flying Saucer - See all my reviews

This review is from: DeGowin's Diagnostic Examination (Paperback)

This was my preferred physical exam test. Use Bates as a quick intro, then use DeGowin to understand the physiology and learn the eponyms. If you read this, you can definately impress on internal medicine rounds. Classic classic classic. The next book to get would be Sapira's. After you read that, you'll be the "Classic" physician with superb diagnostic skills.

DeGowin isn't for everyone though, so remember....When Degowin gets tough, the tough master Bate's.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Carpal Navicular = Scaphoid, July 11, 2007

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Emily A. Glick "egglet" (Burlington, VT) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: DeGowin's Diagnostic Examination (Paperback)

I can understand why Sonia said what she did, as I have seen "scaphoid" used more often. However, "navicular" is not wrong. Per Gray's Anatomy etc., this most commonly fractured wrist bone is indeed sometimes referred to as "navicular" or "carpal navicular" in the literature. I do not understand why she feels the book is "riddled with errors". If so, I'd like them pointed out or be referred to errata for it. It's a thorough, highly educational but portable resource.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A "Must Have", September 30, 2006

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Mary Surman (Baton Rouge, Louisiana United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: DeGowin's Diagnostic Examination (Paperback)

This is a great reference book to have in your library. I use it almost every day. Very well organized and complete.