Clinical Examination Skills

Zusatztext

The role and function of the nurse is rapidly changing, and nurses are now required to undertake a comprehensive clinical examination of patients, a responsibility traditionally undertaken by a doctor.<i>Clinical Examination Skills</i> is an accessible, introductory guide to helping nurses fulfil this role, enabling them to understand the core skills and knowledge needed to assess patients competently. This practice-based book will be invaluable to pre-registration nursing students and newly qualified nursing staff, empowering them to meet the challenges of autonomous practice.

Autorenportrait

<b>Phil Jevon</b> is the Clinical Skills Lead/ Resuscitation Office at The Manor Hospital, Walsall. He runs and directs the Resuscitation Council (UK) ALS, ILS, EPLS Courses and still works regularly in the clinical area. A key part of his role is to provide simulation training for medical students on SIMMAN in clinical examination skills he has recently been awarded honorary Clinical lecturer in recognition of this work.<br /> A Consultant Physician will be co-authoring the book. He has over 30 years experience at Consultant level.

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