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<b>Chapter 1- Overview of taking a history and clinical examination.</b> <p>Chapter objectives.</p> <p>Taking a history e.g. medical, family, drugs, social etc.</p> <p>Consent issues.</p> <p>Clinical examination.</p> <p>Documentation.</p> <p>Chapter summary.</p> <p><b>Chapter 2- Symptoms of diseases</b>.</p> <p>Chapter objectives.</p> <p>Breathlessness.</p> <p>Chest pain.</p> <p>Dizziness.</p> <p>Altered conscious level.</p> <p>Constipation/diarrhoea.</p> <p>Jaundice.</p> <p>Nausea/vomiting.</p> <p><b>Chapter 3- Examination of the Cardiovascular system</b>.</p> <p>Chapter objectives.</p> <p>History.</p> <p>Peripheral vascular assessment.</p> <p>Pulses, peripheral/central.</p> <p>Blood pressure.</p> <p>JVP.</p> <p>Palpation of the precordium.</p> <p>Auscultation of the heart.</p> <p><b>Chapter 4- Examination of the respiratory system</b>.</p> <p>Chapter objectives.</p> <p>Respiratory history.</p> <p>Peripheral assessment of respiratory disease.</p> <p>Inspection/palpation/percussion/auscultation.</p> <p>.</p> <p><b>Chapter 5- Examination of the gastrointestinal system</b>.</p> <p>Chapter objectives.</p> <p>GI history.</p> <p>Peripheral assessment of GI disease.</p> <p>Inspection/palpation/percussion/auscultation of abdomen.</p> <p>Digital examination of the rectum.</p> <p>.</p> <p><b>Chapter 6- Examination of the neurological system.</b></p> <p>Chapter objectives.</p> <p>Neurological history.</p> <p>The unconscious patient.</p> <p>Assessment of conscious level.</p> <p>Examination of cortical function & cranial nerves.</p> <p>Peripheral assessment of neurological function <b>Chapter 7- Examination of the skeletal system</b>.</p> <p>Chapter objectives.</p> <p>Skeletal history.</p> <p>Examination of hands, shoulders, hips, knees & spine</p>

<b>Phil Jevon</b> is the Clinical Skills Lead/ Resuscitation Office at The Manor Hospital, Walsall. He runs and directs the Resuscitation Council (UK) ALS, ILS, EPLS Courses and still works regularly in the clinical area. A key part of his role is to provide simulation training for medical students on SIMMAN in clinical examination skills – he has recently been awarded honorary Clinical lecturer in recognition of this work.<br /> A Consultant Physician will be co-authoring the book. He has over 30 years experience at Consultant level.

The role and function of the nurse is rapidly changing, and nurses are now required to undertake a comprehensive clinical examination of patients, a responsibility traditionally undertaken by a doctor. <i>Clinical Examination Skills</i> is an accessible, introductory guide to helping nurses fulfil this role, enabling them to understand the core skills and knowledge needed to assess patients competently. This practice-based book will be invaluable to pre-registration nursing students and newly qualified nursing staff, empowering them to meet the challenges of autonomous practice.

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