Sapira's Art and Science of Bedside Diagnosis (Hardcover)

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The Third Edition of this comprehensive and invaluable textbook explores proven techniques for interviewing and physical examination--from the fundamentals to the most advanced levels. Methods are described in step-by-step detail, with clinical pearls and insightful vignettes, explanations of the physiologic significance of findings, and extensive discussions of evidence-based medicine. Highlights of this new edition include-- / Additional history-taking questions regarding risk factors and discussion of legal issues affecting medical records / Numerous first-hand accounts of cases that illustrate specific concepts and findings / Chapters on the eye and the neurologic examination now feature a discussion of shaken baby syndrome / Expanded content on the mouth and dental examination / Coverage of recent findings in AIDS / Greater discussion of multiple sclerosis / New thinking about techniques for cardiopulmonary resuscitation / Expanded discussion of neural entrapment syndromes / Red flags indicate where urgent action is required / Plus more than 450 additional references from classic original descriptions up to the most current literature Even with all of today's sophisticated laboratory and imaging technology, the most important information comes directly from the patient. The Third Edition of Sapira's Art and Science of Bedside Diagnosis is your guide to gaining the most reliable information from your patients, developing a differential diagnosis and an efficient diagnostic strategy.

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Product Details Hardcover: 752 pages Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; Third Edition edition (April 1, 2005) Language: English ISBN-10: 0781757312 ISBN-13: 978-0781757317 Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.6 x 1.2 inches Shipping Weight: 4.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies) Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews) Amazon.com Sales Rank: #441,299 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews 21 of 21 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars A wise and interesting mentor., April 27, 2003 By  R. Spitzer (Pasadena, CA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)    This review is from: Sapira s Art & Science of Bedside Diagnosis (Hardcover) I have an enormous personal medical library, and this is hands down the best book I own. It is like making rounds with the most interesting, learned, and studious clinician you have ever met -- though I suspect many of us have never really met anyone of Sapira's polymathic virtuosity. The book is intelligent, clear, scientific, and fun. It doesn't read like a textbook -- it reads like a one-on-one seminar with a wise mentor; one who has "seen it all" and knows how to teach. Read this book, and you will be a far better clinician for having done so. Don't read it for Boards or exams; read it for your edification. I am an experienced neurologist -- and learned several neurological "pearls" from this book. 10 of 10 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars An Excellent Companion to any Physcian !, May 2, 2001 By  Dr. Rahul Kumar "rahulkumarsingh" (India) - See all my reviews This review is from: Sapira s Art & Science of Bedside Diagnosis (Hardcover) I tend to disagree with the first reviewer. Sapira has not included anything that is irrelevant. He has just made an attempt to let us know what all can be achieved by using clinical methods, an art that the young generation is forgetting due to increasing dependency on investigations. I compliment him on his great foresight and hope to read every edition of his great book. In countries like India, Physical examination and clinical methods are still the mainstay of diagnosis and treatment. Contrary to what is written the earlier review, I would urge the author to include more interesting anecdotes that give us an idea about the history of medicine. 5 of 5 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars Extraordinary, June 26, 2004 By A Customer This review is from: Sapira s Art & Science of Bedside Diagnosis (Hardcover) Sapira's textbook is an extraordinary achievement, a testimony to the highest scholarship, and will go down in history as one of the most brilliant works in clinical medicine written in the 20th century. I agree with Dr. Richard Spitzer's review below (duplicated 8 times!). This is a masterpiece of masterpieces, written by a professor's professor.		Ad feedback   Most Recent Customer Reviews 5.0 out of 5 stars Sapira -----Bedside diagnosis By far the best book ever written on the bedside exam of patients and the differential diagnosis engendered. Read more Published 12 months ago by Billie Bernstein 2.0 out of 5 stars very disappointing Having read the reviews and wanting to have a definitive text to refer to for physical examination techniques, I have to say I found this book very disappointing. Read more Published 14 months ago by Elias Nasser 5.0 out of 5 stars Don't buy this book... Don't buy this book if you're looking for a standard textbook of physical examination. For that purpose, I would recommend DeGowin & DeGowin or the various specialty books (I... Read more Published 19 months ago by Ian S. Harris 5.0 out of 5 stars Medical Masterpiece for Care-givers,Nurses and Doctors alike This is an engaging and entertaining medical book ,on the heavy topic of bedside diagnosis.This is an excellent book for all hospice caregivers,budding nurses,and potential... Read more Published 22 months ago by Magickal Merlin 3.0 out of 5 stars Thought it was bigger! After looking at Bates and DeGowin's, this one seems a good option for my everyday medical reading and practice, but I really thought it would be more "looking" and less "reading" Published on November 2, 2007 by drpenicilin 4.0 out of 5 stars Physical exam skills the fun way Sapira's book contains basic as well as advanced physical exam skills. There is even a section on how to approach the patient who may be lying. Read more Published on November 18, 2006 by M. Mrkobrada 5.0 out of 5 stars Book For Those Want To Understand The Theme First, let me tell you that this book was not my first choice, well i had not even read/seen it, because in our medical school and alike the bible considered by all Profs. Read more Published on November 30, 2004 by Lungsi 5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent physical exam.book you actuallly enjoy reading! I stumbled accross the first edition by accident. It was pure pleasure to read and learn from.This edition is equally stimulating. Read more Published on November 30, 2001 by Jamil Shaikh 4.0 out of 5 stars An extraordinary, comprehensive guide to clinical examination This is without doubt the best medical book I have ever read, seriosly. The book is a real eyeopener. Read more Published on September 19, 2001 by Peter Hallas 3.0 out of 5 stars a good book if you have lots of time to read it !! . It is a great book , however you need to save a lot of time to read it. I wish the next edition will come without the stories and all the details which we don't to read about... Read more Published on November 18, 2000 Search Customer Reviews Only search this product's reviews

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 752 pages
• Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; Third Edition edition (April 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0781757312
• ISBN-13: 978-0781757317
• Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.6 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #441,299 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A wise and interesting mentor., April 27, 2003

By	R. Spitzer (Pasadena, CA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Sapira s Art & Science of Bedside Diagnosis (Hardcover)

I have an enormous personal medical library, and this is hands down the best book I own. It is like making rounds with the most interesting, learned, and studious clinician you have ever met -- though I suspect many of us have never really met anyone of Sapira's polymathic virtuosity. The book is intelligent, clear, scientific, and fun. It doesn't read like a textbook -- it reads like a one-on-one seminar with a wise mentor; one who has "seen it all" and knows how to teach. Read this book, and you will be a far better clinician for having done so. Don't read it for Boards or exams; read it for your edification. I am an experienced neurologist -- and learned several neurological "pearls" from this book.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An Excellent Companion to any Physcian !, May 2, 2001

By	Dr. Rahul Kumar "rahulkumarsingh" (India) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sapira s Art & Science of Bedside Diagnosis (Hardcover)

I tend to disagree with the first reviewer. Sapira has not included anything that is irrelevant. He has just made an attempt to let us know what all can be achieved by using clinical methods, an art that the young generation is forgetting due to increasing dependency on investigations. I compliment him on his great foresight and hope to read every edition of his great book. In countries like India, Physical examination and clinical methods are still the mainstay of diagnosis and treatment. Contrary to what is written the earlier review, I would urge the author to include more interesting anecdotes that give us an idea about the history of medicine.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Extraordinary, June 26, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: Sapira s Art & Science of Bedside Diagnosis (Hardcover)

Sapira's textbook is an extraordinary achievement, a testimony to the highest scholarship, and will go down in history as one of the most brilliant works in clinical medicine written in the 20th century. I agree with Dr. Richard Spitzer's review below (duplicated 8 times!). This is a masterpiece of masterpieces, written by a professor's professor.