"Bedside Techniques" is a comprehensive guide focused on the art and science of clinical examination. It is widely considered an essential companion for medical students during their hospital rotations.

• Systematic Approach: The book provides a step-by-step methodology for examining various systems of the human body, including the Cardiovascular, Respiratory, Abdominal, and Nervous systems.

• Physical Signs: It explains how to identify specific physical signs (like clubbing, cyanosis, or murmurs) and interprets what they mean for a patient’s diagnosis.

• History Taking: A significant portion is dedicated to the "Art of History Taking"—teaching students how to communicate with patients to extract vital medical information.

• Visual Learning: It is filled with illustrations and photographs that show the correct hand placements and maneuvers for physical palpation, percussion, and auscultation.

• Exam Oriented: The book is tailored to help students pass their OSCE (Objective Structured Clinical Examination) and bedside "Long Case" or "Short Case" exams.