Elevate the teaching and learning experience in physical assessment

In the ever-evolving field of healthcare education, staying ahead means embracing both time-tested resources and modern innovations. Bates' Guide to Physical Examination and History Taking, 14th Edition, remains a cornerstone for both educators and students. Now, seamlessly integrated with Lippincott Connect®, it delivers an unparalleled learning experience. Combining the power of an interactive educational platform alongside the gold standard text in physical assessment allows you to focus on your teaching while improving learning outcomes for your students.

Save time

Automate assignments, track progress, and monitor engagement by leveraging integration with the LMS.

Provide actionable insights

Guide student remediation and improve understanding.

Improve student engagement

As students develop physical exam skills through interactive videos, quizzes, and readings, they are able to take charge of their own learning.

What’s included in the Bates’ Guide to Physical Examination and History Taking, 14th Edition, on Lippincott Connect?

  • Full digital access: Searchable, mobile-friendly eBook of the 14th edition.
  • Step-by-step video library: 237 high-quality videos demonstrating physical exam techniques, clinical interviewing, empathy, and patient-centered communication.
  • New unfolding clinical cases: Dynamic, case-based learning to teach clinical reasoning across multiple systems and conditions.
  • Robust assessment bank: 1,800+ questions, from foundational recall to clinical vignettes, with a secure graded bank.
  • Updated skills checklists: Revised checklists and rubrics for skills labs, OSCEs, and self-assessment.
  • Instructor resources: PowerPoint decks, 13th edition conversion guides, and competitor comparison charts.
  • Flexible access options: Available with or without videos, with 12- or 24-month access.
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Bates’ Guide to Physical Examination and History Taking, 14th Edition

Clinically grounded. Learner-centered. Practice-ready.

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  • Over 50 years of trusted guidance

    Trusted by generations, the Bates' Guide has been a reliable resource in developing skilled healthcare professionals.

  • New coverage of Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS)

    This edition offers practical ultrasound skills alongside traditional exams, enhancing diagnostic capabilities.

  • Enhanced communication training

    Bates' focuses on empathy, shared decision-making, and cultural humility, essential for patient-centered care.

  • Updates to clinical documentation and presentation

    Equip learners with tools to integrate technology-assisted diagnostics and effective communication into clinical workflows.

  • Thoroughly revised “older adults” chapter

    Now structured around the geriatric SMS framework, this chapter provides a comprehensive approach to assessing aging patients.

  • Expanded health promotion and counseling sections

    These sections emphasize patient-centered communication, disease prevention strategies, and clinical reasoning in both primary care and specialty settings.
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Here’s what’s new
Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) is now integrated throughout the guide, showing students how to combine observation and imaging.

About the Authors

  • Dr. Ranier Soriano

  • Dr. Bess Storch

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Dr. Soriano oversees the design and implementation of the ASCEND MD curriculum. A geriatrician by training, he has devoted his career to advancing clinical skills education, mentoring, and innovative curriculum reform. Dr. Soriano is nationally recognized for his leadership in medical education and has authored numerous publications on teaching, assessment, and curriculum design. He is the current lead author of Bates’ Guide to Physical Examination and History Taking, where he continues the book’s tradition of excellence while incorporating new approaches such as point-of-care ultrasound, inclusive communication, and competency-based teaching.

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Dr. Storch serves as Co-Director of The Practice of Medicine, the clinical skills course in the pre-clerkship curriculum, and leads the school's evidence-based medicine curriculum. Dr. Storch is nationally recognized for her contributions to medical education, including her work on the newest edition of Bates' Visual Guide and its companion online platform, as well as the creation of an educational video series for the American College of Emergency Physicians.

Discover how Bates' Guide to Physical Examination and History Taking, 14th Edition — the Gold Standard in patient assessment — paired with Lippincott Connect’s powerful learning and teaching tools can enhance your curriculum.

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