What it is NOT: BEWARE! It is not a usual book on basic differential diagnosis. You will be disappointed! There are so many other books concentrating on that issue.
What it IS: It is a book about REAL LIFE consultation. Getting into the raw meat of doctor-patient interaction. A more advanced book on on how to extract useful, always purpose oriented information from every stage of consultation (History-Investigations-Examination) in support of the various possible causes but also reflecting on future management. There are a lot of tips in every symptom-diagnosis described.
At the beginning of each problem there are highlighted some practical points, a list of possible causes, the very important be prepared for the worst-Red flags box. The history part starts with the issue of Patients Ideas, Concerns and Expectations. When practically addressed during the consultation, are well known to substantially increase patients satisfaction. Follows the above mentioned detailed History-Investigations-Examination part.
All in all, an interesting and practical book that will expand the art of consultation of every busy Primary Care physician.