Clinical Investigations at a Glance

Gleadle, Jonathan

Book Information
Edition:	1st
Publisher:	Wiley-Blackwell
ISBN:	1-118-75932-X (111875932X)
ISBN-13:	978-1-118-75932-5 (9781118759325)
Format:	Handbook
Binding:	Softcover
Copyright:	2017
Publish Date:	01/17
Bookstore Series:	At A Glance (See all titles)
Weight:	2.25 Lbs.
Pages:	376
Carton Quantity:	14
Subject Class:	EDM (Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism)
Doody Star Rating:	5
Return Policy:	Returns accepted up to 12 months provided no other recalls or return restrictions apply.
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Class Specifications
ISSN Series:	At a Glance Series
Discipline:	Practice Med
Subject Definition:	Diagnostic Techniques and Procedures-Handbooks
NLM Class:	WB 39
LC Class:	RC71.3
Abstract:	Clinical Investigations at a Glance provides an up-to-date, evidence-based overview of diagnostic investigations, looking at their choice, importance and interpretation for commonly presenting symptoms and conditions.Designed to help develop the evidence-based use of investigations and interpret results properly, the book provides a unique perspective on many critical issues in medical testing, with the aim of improving diagnostic accuracy and reducing unnecessary tests or harm.Clinical Investigations at a Glance is structured in three parts: an overview of tests; common presentations (such as chest pain, nausea and vomiting, weight loss and anaemia,); and conditions organized by body system, such as cardiovascular disease, respiratory disease and nephrology. Key features include: How to interpret investigations, using high quality illustrations to compare normal and diseased resultsEvidence-based, including references How to select the most appropriate investigation, the accuracy of tests and how to manage incidental findings

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