Diagnostic Methods

Diagnostic Methods: A Guide For History Taking, Making Of Routine Physical Examinations And The Usual Laboratory Tests is a comprehensive guidebook written by Herbert Thomas Brooks in 1914. The book provides a detailed overview of the diagnostic methods used in medicine at that time. It covers the essential aspects of history taking, physical examination, and laboratory tests that are necessary for the diagnosis of various medical conditions. The book is divided into three parts. The first part focuses on the importance of history taking in the diagnostic process. It explains the different types of questions that should be asked to gather relevant information about the patient's medical history. The second part covers the routine physical examination, which includes the inspection, palpation, percussion, and auscultation of different body parts. The third part discusses the usual laboratory tests that are commonly used to diagnose various medical conditions. The book is written in a clear and concise language that is easy to understand. It provides detailed explanations of each diagnostic method and includes numerous illustrations and diagrams to help readers visualize the different techniques. The author also provides practical tips and advice on how to conduct a thorough and accurate diagnosis. Overall, Diagnostic Methods: A Guide For History Taking, Making Of Routine Physical Examinations And The Usual Laboratory Tests is a valuable resource for medical students, practitioners, and anyone interested in the field of medicine. It provides a comprehensive overview of the diagnostic methods used in medicine at the time of its publication and is still relevant today as a historical reference.A Guide For History Taking, Making Of Routine Physical Examinations And The Usual Laboratory Tests Necessary For Students In Clinical Pathology, Hospital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.