Diagnostic Methods - Brooks Herbert Thomas

Diagnostic Methods: A Guide For History Taking, Making Of Routine Physical Examinations And The Usual Laboratory Tests is a book written by Herbert Thomas Brooks and first published in 1914. The book is a comprehensive guide to diagnosing illnesses and medical conditions through a combination of history taking, physical examinations, and laboratory tests. The book begins by discussing the importance of taking a thorough medical history, including the patient's chief complaint, past medical history, family history, and social history. It then goes on to describe the various physical examinations that can be performed, including inspection, palpation, percussion, and auscultation, and how these examinations can help diagnose different conditions.The book also covers a range of laboratory tests, including blood tests, urine tests, and stool tests, and how these tests can provide valuable information for diagnosis. It includes detailed descriptions of the various tests, their indications, and interpretations of the results.Throughout the book, Brooks emphasizes the importance of a systematic approach to diagnosis, and provides practical advice on how to approach different medical conditions. The book is written in a clear and concise style, making it accessible to both medical professionals and laypeople.Overall, Diagnostic Methods: A Guide For History Taking, Making Of Routine Physical Examinations And The Usual Laboratory Tests is a valuable resource for anyone involved in the diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions. Its timeless advice and practical guidance continue to be relevant today, over a century after its initial publication.A Guide For History Taking, Making Of Routine Physical Examinations And The Usual Laboratory Tests Necessary For Students In Clinical Pathology, Hospital Interns, And Practicing Physicians.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

EAN: 9781436821216