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’ results
• Evidence-based, including references
• How to select the most appropriate investigation, the accuracy of tests and how to manage incidental findings