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Sapira's Art and Science of Bedside Diagnosis 2/e by Jane Orient and Bedside Diagnosis 3/e Schneiderman puplished by ACP are two dexts that look at the evidence and history and physical findings Ken -----Original Message----- From: Matt Williams [mailto:[log in to unmask]] Sent: Tuesday, November 20, 2001 11:10 AM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Clinical Examination and Evidence base Dear List, I was wondering if anyone else was interested in the evidence (or lack of it) behind clincial examination. It seems to be an interesting area, especially given that most people accept the figures of 80-90% of diagnoses being made on history taking and physical examination. Ever since I made the mistake of mentioning it in passing to someone, they have been asking me for help with a presentation on the evidence behind eponymous and 'pathognomic' signs. I have covered some of the ground with the RACE series in JAMA from the late 90's, and I have a few other references. Does anyone else have any ideas? Yours, Matt Williams Medical SHO, Charing Cross, London