History Taking in Clinical Practice (eBook)

This book provides a simplified guide to history taking by assessing each symptom in detail, highlighting what key questions are important to ask, and which key differentials are essential to rule out. The chapters are well presented and organised in a logical manner, utilising an easily accessible and user-friendly format for solid learning on focused history taking that includes both general and specific information gathering.

History Taking in Clinical Practice includes case-based examples throughout as well as short exercises to enhance learning. GPs, junior doctors and medical students seeking an effective approach to history taking will find this book to be an essential resource for daily clinical practice and exam preparation.

Dr Krsna Mahbubani completed her medical training at the University of Cambridge and Imperial College London, and has worked across a variety of hospitals in North West and Central London. Dr Mahbubani took a year out of training where she undertook some quality improvement projects as well as teaching medical students at St Mary's Hospital. She has continued to teach since then, and currently teaches across many year groups for different London universities. She was recently awarded for her teaching from University College London.