While many commercial books ( Surgery Short Cases by J. S. P. Lumley, Hamilton Bailey's Physical Signs ) are excellent, you can also find legitimate open-access or sample PDFs:
Before touching the patient, stand at the foot of the bed. Look for:
by R. Dayananda Babu: An exam-oriented clinical book in a question-answer format, which includes checklists for history and physical examinations. It is available from retailers like Amazon.in and MedTree . Short Cases In Surgery
Neck lumps require a deep understanding of anatomy. Examiners look for your ability to differentiate between a thyroid swelling (moves with swallowing) and a thyroglossal cyst (moves with tongue protrusion). Don't forget to check for cervical lymphadenopathy and retrosternal extension. C. Hernias and the Groin
Inspecting for ischemic changes (ulcers, gangrene, hair loss), checking all peripheral pulses, and performing Buerger’s test. 5. Skin and Soft Tissue Tumors
Observe closely before touching the patient.
Each of these resources complements Mastery in General Surgery Short Cases :
Which gives you the most difficulty during mock exams?
Hernias are arguably the most frequently encountered short cases in clinical examinations.
