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Emphasizing the physical examination findings most useful for identifying underlying disease, McGee’s Evidence-Based Physical Diagnosis, Sixth Edition provides practical, evidence-based guidance on one of medicine’s most fundamental clinical skills. Internationally recognized author Dr. Steven McGee demonstrates how careful physical examination can improve diagnostic accuracy and reduce unnecessary testing, helping clinicians make efficient, informed decisions while supporting high-quality patient care.
Reader-friendly outline format featuring numerous Evidence-Based Medicine (EBM) boxes and accompanying EBM ruler illustrations that simplify interpretation of clinical findings.
Thoroughly updated throughout with the latest research, revised references, newly recognized physical findings, and updated EBM boxes containing recalculated likelihood ratios.
Includes an evidence-based probability calculator that uses likelihood ratios to assist with clinical decision-making and diagnostic reasoning.
Covers a broad range of commonly encountered conditions and examination topics, including stance and gait, jaundice, anemia, obesity, Cushing syndrome, mental status examination, blood pressure assessment, diabetic retinopathy, hearing disorders, pneumonia, pulmonary embolism, heart murmurs, abdominal pain and tenderness, stroke, and many other essential clinical conditions.
Each chapter begins with concise Key Teaching Points, providing quick summaries for learners and practical bedside teaching resources for educators.