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Macleod's Clinical Diagnosis is a practical manual for evaluating and diagnosing problems based on presenting symptoms. The book covers the principles of the diagnostic process, then takes the reader step-by-step through common acute medical presentations and how to interpret symptoms in context to produce a differential diagnosis. Readers will learn to interpret clinical features, examination findings and investigation results, and will build their confidence in assessing patients and identifying red flags. Whether used as a stand-alone resource or as a companion to Macleod's Clinical Examination, this book will prove invaluable for medical students and junior doctors as they build on their basic clinical skills theory to practice in the real world. Series of clear 'diagnostic guides' to all the common acute medical presentations that may present to the emergency department or acute medical unitDiagnostic flow charts in each chapter - helps the reader to follow a clear step-by-step approach to diagnosisClear, succinct and logically ordered to support learningIncludes how to recognise red flags, eliminate life-threatening conditions and generate a logical differential diagnosisTakes a problem-based approach to diagnostic reasoning, reflecting both modern medical and current educational practicesBuilds on the clinical skills outlined in the companion Macleod's Clinical Examination textbookCovers all the acute medical presentations required by the UKMLA syllabusComes with an interactive eBook for easy anytime, anywhere accessNew chapter on the diagnostic approach to the poisoned patientContent restructured to reflect common acute medical presentationsFully updated to reflect current approaches to clinical diagnoses including diagnostic tests

Innovations in technology have hugely enhanced the diagnostic capabilities of today''s practising clinicians. Yet the traditional art of detecting clinical signs through expert examination techniques remains a fundamental competence for training and practising clinicians, central to the delivery of safe and effective patient care. This first edition of Macleod''s Essential Examination provides an innovative, concise account of each body system examination, delivering the information in a compact, portable format for use at home and in the clinical environment. It can be used in conjunction with the more extensive and hugely successful ''parent'' textbook Macleod''s Clinical Examination, with which it is closely integrated, or as a stand-alone aide-memoire. This quick-reference, highly practical guide will assist in preparation for OSCEs and in clinical practice. Each chapter follows a consistent format, opening with typical OSCE scenarios followed by a concise ''point by point'' examination template. This is then expanded with a detailed description of each aspect of the examination process, including specific instructions around technique and information about key clinical signs to consider. Exam tips are also provided, along with typical questions likely to be asked during an OSCE. Answers are given are at the end of each chapter, making it an invaluable resource for both self-assessment and in peer-to-peer learning. The book provides a standardised framework for examination of all the major body systems. Using a novel tabular approach the book provides a clear set of guidelines on what to do at each stage of the clinical examination. It also reminds the reader what are the corresponding key points to think about and sets out associated exam tips. The exam tips are subsequently linked to potential examiner''s questions. Each system ends with a reminder of how to present the findings and relevant tips to maximise your success.