Robert Britton

This classic textbook sets out clearly and concisely how to evaluate symptoms and elicit relevant physical signs. It describes the practical skills which every clinician must acquire and develop in order to evolve diagnostic procedures and management strategies and plans.

Davidson's provides the factual knowledge required to practise medicine, explaining it in the context of underlying principles, basic science and research evidence, and shows how to apply this knowledge to the management of patients who present with problems rather than specific diseases.

This new edition describes the fundamental mechanisms determining health and disease, and covers practice in the medical specialties to MRCP (UK) level. It also includes an account of health problems in the developing world.

Good communication is fundamental to effective nursing, and the teaching of interpersonal skills is now an established part of all nursing courses, at both pre- and post-registration level. This book meets the student's needs, and is specifically tailored to nurses.

The clinical examination of patients is the keystone of medical practice. This edition shows how to carry out a competent and professional clinical examination.