Textbook of Physical Diagnosis: History and Examination

3rd edition. Swartz MH. 720 pages. Philadelphia: WB Saunders; 1998. $54.95. ISBN 072167514X. Order phone 800-545-2522.

Field of medicine: General medicine.

Format: Hardcover book.

Audience: The author cites “all students of health care” as his audience, but the depth and breadth of the text, along with the historical references, suggest that medical students learning physical diagnosis are the primary audience.

Purpose: To integrate pathophysiology, the meaning of illness to patients, and some history and literature into the physical examination.

Content: By integrating …