Clinical Methods: A Guide To The Practical Study Of Medicine by Robert Hutchison is a comprehensive guide that provides medical students, residents, and practicing physicians with a step-by-step approach to the practical study of medicine. The book covers a range of key topics, including history-taking, physical examination, laboratory investigations, and diagnostic reasoning. It also includes detailed discussions of common medical conditions and their management, as well as important ethical and legal considerations in clinical practice.The book is organized into six sections, each of which focuses on a different aspect of clinical practice. The first section covers the basics of clinical practice, including the principles of history-taking and physical examination. The second section provides an overview of laboratory investigations, including blood tests, urine tests, and imaging studies. The third section covers diagnostic reasoning, including differential diagnosis and the use of diagnostic algorithms.The fourth section of the book focuses on specific medical conditions, including cardiovascular disease, respiratory disease, gastrointestinal disease, and endocrine disorders. Each chapter in this section provides a detailed overview of the condition, including its epidemiology, pathophysiology, clinical presentation, and management.The fifth section of the book covers important ethical and legal considerations in clinical practice, including patient confidentiality, informed consent, and medical malpractice. The final section of the book provides practical advice for the practicing physician, including tips on communication with patients, documentation, and medical decision-making.Overall, Clinical Methods: A Guide To The Practical Study Of Medicine is an essential resource for any medical student, resident, or practicing physician who wants to improve their clinical skills and provide the best possible care to their patients.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.