This is a vintage educational book titled "Method of Taking Histories and of Examining Patients" from the West London Hospital Medical School. This informative guide provides a structured approach to medical examination and patient history documentation, essential for medical students and practitioners. The book features detailed sections covering general headings for patient information, comprehensive physical examination procedures, and specific system-based assessments including cardiovascular, respiratory, and digestive systems, along with guidance on urine analysis, diagnosis, and X-ray/laboratory reports.

The book is a hardcover volume, bound in a blue cloth material. It contains handwritten notes and drawings on several pages, offering unique insights or study aids from a previous owner. The front cover bears the handwritten name "BLAKENEY" at the top, indicating it was likely owned by a student or professional associated with the West London Hospital Medical School. This historical medical text serves as a valuable resource for understanding past medical training methodologies and is a significant piece for collectors of medical history or vintage educational materials.

19 cm high x 13 cm wide

Verified Specifications:
Brand/Maker: West London Hospital Medical School (publisher/originating institution)
Item Type: Book
Era/Style: Vintage
Material: Cloth-bound Hardcover
Book Title: Method of Taking Histories and of Examining Patients
Theme: Medical Education, Clinical Practice, History Taking, Patient Examination
Features: Handwritten notes and drawings, Inscribed with owner's name
Included Components: 1 book, as pictured
Country of Origin: Not visible
Language: English