History taking - the basics -- Chest pain -- Shortness of breath -- Cough -- Abdominal pain -- Diarrhoea/ Vomiting -- Headache -- Collapse -- Pins and needles -- Joint pains -- Back pain -- Practice Cases.

This book provides a simplified guide to history taking by assessing each symptom in detail, highlighting what key questions are important to ask, and which key differentials are essential to rule out. The chapters are well presented and organised in a logical manner, utilising an easily accessible and user-friendly format for solid learning on focused history taking that includes both general and specific information gathering. History Taking in Clinical Practice includes case-based examples throughout as well as short exercises to enhance learning. GPs, junior doctors and medical students seeking an effective approach to history taking will find this book to be an essential resource for daily clinical practice and exam preparation.