* Provides a comprehensive account of the traditional methods of patient history-taking and examination but updated with a full account of the role of modern investigative techniques.
* A book for students of all ages and all degrees of experience.
* The most comprehensive account of clinical methods on the market.

* Contents re-ordered into five sections: *The approach to the patient * General assessment * Basic systems * Clinical specialties * Ethics
* New editor joins the textbook - Dr Michael Glynn
* Completely new text presentation and page design
* All line drawings redrawn for improved clarity
* New chapters on: * Nutritional assessment * Diabetes and other metabolic disorders * Intensive care unit * Pain * The face, mouth, jaws and neck