. first consolidated text explaining the mechanism of clinical signs commonly seen in medicine . easy reference guide for clinical signs seen on the ward or during examinations . a resource for those preparing for "Viva" or "OSCE" practical stations where students see patients and are asked specific questions relating to the clinical examination . organised by body system it reviews the common clinical signs seen in diseases by the main system or specialty of medicine in a handbook style . each chapter contains all the clinical signs, a description of the sign, the disease/s in which the sign appears and an explanation as to the mechanism . evidence base and clinical value of the sign is discussed to assist interpretation . Online Student Consult resources accompany the text