Macleod's Clinical Diagnosis, 3rd Edition
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.
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 to this edition
- 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
Key Features
- Series of clear 'diagnostic guides' to all the common acute medical presentations that may present to the emergency department or acute medical unit
- Diagnostic flow charts in each chapter – helps the reader to follow a clear step-by-step approach to diagnosis
- Clear, succinct and logically ordered to support learning
- Includes how to recognise red flags, eliminate life-threatening conditions and generate a logical differential diagnosis
- Takes a problem-based approach to diagnostic reasoning, reflecting both modern medical and current educational practices
- Builds on the clinical skills outlined in the companion Macleod's Clinical Examination textbook
- Covers all the acute medical presentations required by the UKMLA syllabus
- Comes with an interactive eBook for easy anytime, anywhere access
Author Information
| ISBN Number | 9780443125034 |
|---|---|
| Description Author List | By Euan Sandilands, MBChB, BSc(Hons), MD, FRCP(Edin), Consultant Physician, Clinical Toxicology & Acute Medicine, Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, Honorary Clinical Senior Lecturer, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK; Emma E. Morrison, MBChB(Hons) PhD BSc(Hons) MRCP, Consultant Physician, Clinical Toxicology, Acute Medicine & Medicines Management, Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK and Andrew Merriman, MBChB BSc(Hons) MRCP, Specialist Registrar, Acute Medicine, Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK |
| Copyright Year | 2025 |
| Edition Number | 3 |
| Format | Book |
| Trim | 152w x 229h (6.00" x 9.00") |
| Imprint | Elsevier |
| Page Count | 306 |
| Publication Date | 7 Nov 2024 |
| Stock Status | IN STOCK |


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PART 1 THE DIAGNOSTIC PROCESS
1. The diagnostic process
PART 2 ASSESSMENT OF COMMON PRESENTING PROBLEMS BY SYSTEM
SECTION I CARDIORESPIRATORY SYSTEM
2. Shock
3. Chest pain
4. Dyspnoea
5. Palpitation
6. Haemoptysis
SECTION II GASTROINTESTINAL SYSTEM
7. Abdominal pain
8. Gastrointestinal haemorrhage
9. Diarrhoea
10. Dysphagia
11. Nausea and vomiting
12. Jaundice
SECTION III NEUROLOGICAL SYSTEM
13. Headache
14. Limb weakness
15. Coma and altered consciousness
16. Acute visual loss
17. Dizziness
SECTION IV MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM
18. Joint swelling
19. Low back pain
20. Leg swelling
SECTION V MEDICINE OF THE ELDERLY
21. Confusion: delirium and dementia
22. Falls and immobility
23. Urinary incontinence
SECTION VI MISCELLANEOUS
24. Transient loss of consciousness: syncope and seizures
25. Weight loss
26. Fever
27. Rash
28. Poisoning
29. Acute kidney injury





