This concise pocket-sized guide presents the classic Bates approach to physical examination and history taking in a quick-reference outline format. The book features a beautiful full-color art program and an easy-to-follow two-column format with step-by-step examination techniques on the left and abnormalities with differential diagnoses on the right. This edition s health promotion sections have been extensively updated and expanded in all chapters. Detailed information on pain assessment is now included in the general survey vital signs and pain chapter. A new chapter presents assessment of mental health status and behavior to encompass the psychosocial dimensions of care. A pocket-sized guide that presents an approach to physical examination and history taking in a quick-reference outline format. It features a full-color art program and an easy-to-follow two-column format with step-by-step examination techniques on the left and abnormalities with differential diagnoses on the right.