The information in this bestselling pocketbook will be invaluable in helping the student and junior doctor move from a presenting problem to formulating a diagnosis. The book covers 100 common presenting problems which occur in both medicine and surgery. Each problem is dealt with in a standard manner:: a brief definition of the problema reference table of possible diagnoses ordered by body systema step-by-step guide to the history and examination of the patient with a view to making a final positive diagnosisa list of general instructions which could be carried out, followed by appropriate specific investigations.