Oxford Handbook of Clinical and Laboratory Investigation

by Provan, Drew

• ISBN13: 9780199233717
• ISBN10: 0199233713
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2010-09-03
• Publisher: Oxford University Press

Summary

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 keysymptoms 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 preventover-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 editoon has been updated throughout to incorporate currentinvestigations 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 juniordoctors who are responsible for ordering tests on their patients.

Author Biography

Drew Provan is on the editorial boards of The British Journal of Haematology, Blood Reviews and the US web-based journal Bloodline.

Table of Contents

Symptoms and signs

Endocrinology and metabolism

Haematology

Immunology

Infectious and tropical diseases

Cardiology

Gastroenterology

Respiratory medicine

Neurology

Renal medicine

Poisoning and overdose

Rheumatology

Radiology

Nuclear medicine

Normal ranges

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