Textbook of Physical Diagnosis: History and Examination

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Summary: Outstanding textbook (and CD) for students and practitioners
Review: This book is an exceptional text for students of Physical Diagnosis as well as practitioners because of its thorough discussion of the patient-doctor interaction. Dr. Swartz's humanisism shines through each chapter as he reviews the appropriate methods for asking questions and carrying out the physical exam while maintaining the dignity and modesty of the patient at all times. The pictures are beautiful -- full color photographs of pathology and helpful diagrams that are useful for medical students. Chapters on Nutrition and Cultual Diversity are admirable and reflect the sensitivity of the author to these important but underappreciated topics. The CD is an unbelievable add-on! It is the most outstanding addition to any book I have ever seen -- with a thorough demonstration of the full physical exam, the CD is a stand-alone gem! No medical student should be educated without Dr. Swartz's lessons beautifully assembled on this CD. I watched it every time before I saw a patient for the first few weeks of seeing patients and I felt very prepared. Thank you, Dr. Swartz.

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Summary: Great book with free CD-ROM
Review: This is the best book on physical diagnosis (4th edition). It is clearly written with great color photographs. All of my friends have used it and love it also. The new CD-ROM which is included with the text is a really nice feature. It is about 2 hours long and shows the complete physical examination of both the man and the woman. It is really cool since it also shows the internal parts of the exam (retina and tympanic membrane, for example). There are also clear graphics and picture-in-picture added to the CD-ROM for clarity of various aspects of the examination. The CD-ROM is easy to navigate, and you can jump from area to area easily. I have looked at all the other books, and none comes close to Swartz. Get it; you won't be sorry!

Rating:
Summary: Great book with free CD-ROM
Review: This is the best book on physical diagnosis (4th edition). It is clearly written with great color photographs. All of my friends have used it and love it also. The new CD-ROM which is included with the text is a really nice feature. It is about 2 hours long and shows the complete physical examination of both the man and the woman. It is really cool since it also shows the internal parts of the exam (retina and tympanic membrane, for example). There are also clear graphics and picture-in-picture added to the CD-ROM for clarity of various aspects of the examination. The CD-ROM is easy to navigate, and you can jump from area to area easily. I have looked at all the other books, and none comes close to Swartz. Get it; you won't be sorry!

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Summary: The Best Book on Physical Diagnosis
Review: This is the best book on physical diagnosis. My professor strongly recommended it, and she was right! The new 2002 edition (Fourth Edition) is a beautifully illustrated book with a great CD-ROM which is really useful to watch the whole examination. Dr. Swartz is a great teacher; wish he could teach us personally! Buy this book!

Rating:
Summary: The Best Book on Physical Diagnosis
Review: This is the best book on physical diagnosis. My professor strongly recommended it, and she was right! The new 2002 edition (Fourth Edition) is a beautifully illustrated book with a great CD-ROM which is really useful to watch the whole examination. Dr. Swartz is a great teacher; wish he could teach us personally! Buy this book!