MacLEOD's Clinical Diagnosis

Macleod's Clinical Diagnosis is a practical manual for evaluating and diagnosing problems based on presenting symptoms.

The book covers the principles of the diagnostic process, then takes the reader step-by-step through common acute medical presentations and how to interpret symptoms in context to produce a differential diagnosis. Readers will learn to interpret clinical features, examination findings and investigation results, and will build their confidence in assessing patients and identifying red flags.

Whether used as a stand-alone resource or as a companion to Macleod’s Clinical Examination, this book will prove invaluable for medical students and junior doctors as they build on their basic clinical skills theory to practice in the real world.

• New chapter on the diagnostic approach to the poisoned patient
• Content restructured to reflect common acute medical presentations
• Fully updated to reflect current approaches to clinical diagnoses including diagnostic tests