Book Description: This companion to "Physical Examination and Health Assessment" (2nd ed) covers health history, physical examination, abnormal findings, as well as special considerations such as paediatric, pregnant and ageing populations, and transcultural issues. Key tables from the main text demonstrate the relationship between normal and abnormal findings, and there are step-by-step guidelines demonstrating the skills necessary to take a history and perform a physical examination. Tools are provided for assessing clients of all ages, races and cultures, and a summary checklist of the physical examination is provided at the end of each chapter.