Bates' Pocket Guide

Bates' Pocket Guide

Physical Exam & History Taking

295 ratings
21 reviews
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💪 Health & Fitness
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  • Released
  • Updated
  • May 30, 2013
  • May 13, 2026
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This app provides essential information for obtaining health histories and conducting physical exams. It features step-by-step techniques, updated images, and differential diagnoses for quick and accurate interpretation of findings. Ideal for students and professionals needing a fast reference.

Over 130 detailed topics
Step-by-step instructions
Updated photographs and illustrations
Two-column layout
New Algorithms for symptom approaches
Differential diagnoses
Highlighting and note-taking
Advanced search
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What's New in Bates' Pocket Guide

1.13

May 13, 2026

We’ve upgraded our purchase process. We implemented Apple’s latest payment technology to make buying and restoring purchases smoother than ever. - Instant Access: Your premium features unlock immediately after purchase. - Better Reliability: No more "Restore Purchase" errors. - Seamless Management: Easier control over your subscription status directly within the app If you have any questions or feedback, please contact Unbound Medicine Support.

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Bates' Pocket Guide 9th ed.

For medical, PA, pharmacy & nursing students.

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This app dropped -15 positions in Medical chart.

Last updated on July 19, 2026.

User reviews

Sectional information wrong

Some topics do not correlate to the information provided. Asterixis information provides you to cranial nerve testing / neurological responses and same goes for Babinski response.. the app information needs to be updated and reviewed as it is not factual and misleading

Very Helpful

It’s an amazing resource with lots of pictures to help understand the exact clinical diagnosis. I’m using it for many-many years. He will naughty

outdated software - glitchy and not user friendly

For such a pricey app, would've hoped it could have a better design and content layout. So hard to navigate between topics.

Money grab

You have to keep paying again and again for this app.

Wrong Algorithms

In the app, Algorithm 23-2 is titled Approach to Shoulder Pain — except the image shown is for Back Pain. Algorithm 23-3 is the reverse - it’s titled Approach to Back Pain — except the image shown is for Shoulder Pain. This is concerning…

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FAQ

What is Bates' Pocket Guide to Physical Examination and History Taking?

This app offers critical information for obtaining health histories, conducting thorough physical exams, and interpreting findings. It includes step-by-step techniques, updated images, and differential diagnoses, serving as a quick reference for students and professionals.

What are the key features of this app?

Key features include over 130 detailed topics with step-by-step instructions, updated photographs and illustrations, a two-column layout optimized for mobile devices, new algorithms for symptom approaches, differential diagnoses, note-taking capabilities, and an advanced search function.

How is this app monetized?

The application is free to download and use, but it offers in-app purchases for additional content or features. It also displays advertisements.

Who is the target audience for this app?

The app is designed for medical, PA, pharmacy, and nursing students. It is also an ideal quick-reference resource for today's healthcare professionals who need to obtain a meaningful health history and conduct a thorough physical exam.

What kind of information can I find for differential diagnoses?

The app provides differential diagnoses for common, normal, and abnormal findings encountered during a physical examination. This helps users understand potential conditions based on observed symptoms and signs.