Writing a History and Physical

Writing an effective History and Physical is as much an art as science. This guide provides a roadmap for organizing facts in a logical and well-constructed fashion. It is a step-by-step guide to help medical students, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants write a comprehensive, clear, and useful History and Physical.

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Central to providing excellent patient care is excellent communication, for which a well-written History and Physical is crucial. This book is a step-by-step guide to help medical students, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, etc. write a comprehensive, clear, and useful History and Physical. Writing an effective History and Physical is as much an art as science, and this handy guide provides a roadmap for organizing facts in a logical and well-constructed fashion. The text also presents an abridged version for quick reference and a valuable section on how to write daily progress notes.

The author's tips pearls, and advice help the reader navigate the principles and goals of the History and Physical
Contains more explanations, tips and advice than existing books for what to include and why
Memorable good and bad examples reinforce themes in the text