The taking of an accurate history is the most difficult and most important part of a consultation in the majority of medical diseases. It becomes progressively simpler as the clinician’s knowledge of the disease and experience increases. An interpretation of symptoms and signs leading to the identification of a disease. While complete description involves knowledge of the causation (etiology), and anatomical and functional changes that are present. The past and present history of the illness is also highly important together with the condition of the patient, as shown by a full clinical examination. This book aims written simply besides many real pictures to assist medical students and clinicians in developing the consultation skills required to elicit a clear history, and the practical
skills needed to detect clinical signs of disease.