Oxford handbook of clinical and laboratory investigation
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Oxford handbook of clinical and laboratory investigation
（Oxford medical publications）
Oxford University Press, c2010
3rd ed
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Clinical and laboratory investigation
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"An essential 'how to when to' guide"--Cover
Includes bibliographical references and index
Description and Table of Contents
Description
Modern medicine is highly complex and investigations are a key part of the diagnostic process. With major advances in technology there are thousands of clinical and laboratory tests available. This book provides a patient-oriented approach to investigation. The first chapter describes key symptoms and signs along with tests that may be of value in reaching a diagnosis. The remainder of the book is specialty-centred and provides a comprehensive review of all available
tests within a given subject. The aim is of the book is to provide a more rational method of investigation and prevent over-investigation which is expensive for the hospital and unpleasant for the patient. It emphasises which tests are of value, when tests are not likely to be helpful, along with
pitfalls in the interpretation of results. This new edition has been updated throughout to incorporate current investigations and management of disease. Chapters on rheumatology, radiology, and renal medicine have been extensively revised. With contributions from active clinicians who are engaged in medical practice, the book will be of value to senior medical students facing finals examinations, and junior doctors who are responsible for ordering tests on their patients.
Table of Contents
- 1. Symptoms and signs
- 2. Endocrinology and metabolism
- 3. Haematology
- 4. Immunology
- 5. Infectious and tropical diseases
- 6. Cardiology
- 7. Gastroenterology
- 8. Respiratory medicine
- 9. Neurology
- 10. Renal medicine
- 11. Poisoning and overdose
- 12. Rheumatology
- 13. Radiology
- 14. Nuclear medicine
- 15. Normal ranges
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