Adam Barnett, Department of Paediatric Surgery, Oxford Children's Hospital, Oxford, UKThomas Bannister, Medical SHO in Gastroenterology, High Wycombe General Hospital, UK

• Introduction. Taking a History. Examination of the Cardiovascular System. Examination of the Respiratory System. Examination of the Abdominal System. Examination of the Cranial Nerves. Examination of the Neurological System of the Limbs. Examination of the Breast. Examination of the Skin. Examination of the Hand. Examination of the Shoulder. Examination of the Hip. Examination of the Knee. Clerking Examination. Presenting Your Findings. Writing Up.

"I wish I had [this book] as a student."—Rory Mackinnon, Foundation Doctor, Sheffield, UK"… very useful for students as they start out … ."—John Rees, Professor of Medical Education, King’s College London, School of Medicine, London, UK"As a memory aid that is easily carried in a laboratory coat pocket, it is a ready reference for house staff and junior clinicians on how to perform the various physical examinations."—Vincent F Carr, DO, MSA, FACC, FACP, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences for Doody's Review Service