Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs - Softcover

Collins MD, Dr. R. Douglas

 
9781496362780: Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs
Softcover
ISBN 10: 1496362780 ISBN 13: 9781496362780
Publisher: LWW, 2017

Synopsis

Designed for quick reference, Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs: A Cost-Effective Approach equips you to effectively interpret more than 230 of the most common symptoms and signs. The ideal aid for the busy clinician, this handy, portable resource promotes a cost-effective patient workup, explaining which diagnostic tests are most appropriate (and when such tests are not indicated). Comprehensive updates throughout put the very latest diagnostic approaches at your fingertips.
Features:

  • Evaluate patients efficiently using clear, step-by-step algorithms that spell out what to look for, what tests to order, what differentials to consider, and when to refer to a specialist.
  • Master essential clinical skills with a new section on “Getting the most out of your history and physical examination.”
  • Effectively evaluate more conditions through new algorithms for various symptoms and laboratory tests, including algorithms representing diseases that are symptoms of other diseases.
  • Recognize diagnostic alternatives at a glance thanks to differential diagnostic tables.
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Review

"The audience is every clinician who has the opportunity to care for patients in their everyday practice."
"This is an interesting book for inexperienced clinicians to hone their critical thinking skills and it has great value for experienced clinicians."
"This would be an excellent resource to have on a smartphone for consultation between patients."

Doody's Star Rating: 3 Stars, Score: 73
Doody's Publishers' Club - Friday, April 28, 2017

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Publisher
LWW
Publication date
2017
Language
English
ISBN 10 
1496362780
ISBN 13 
9781496362780
Binding
Paperback
Edition number
4
Number of pages
660