Patient Physician & Society Textbooks


Ethics and Values

Lo, B., Resolving Ethical Dilemmas: A Guide for Clinicians, 3rd edition, Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins, Philadephia, 2005.

Physical Exams

Bickley, L. and Szilagyi, P., Bates Guide to Physical Examiniation and History Taking, 9th edition, Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins, Philadelphia, 2007.

Physical Exam Skills Equipment

• Stethoscope
• Oto-opthalmoscope
• two tuning forks: 512 Hz for Rinne and Weber and 128 Hz for vibratory sensations
• reflex hammer
• small penlight
• pocket visual acuity card
• a watch with a second hand

In November, AMSA holds their annual Medical Instrument Sale.  Many of the items listed are available at deeply discounted prices.  Representatives are on site to answer questions and to ensure that you are purchasing appropriate equipment.