Laboratory Tests Made Easy

Laboratory tests are an indispensable part of our array of clinical tools. It's essential that all health care professionals understand why specific tests have been ordered and what the results might implicate. This reference book provides both the "need to know" information, as well as the more in-depth "nice to know" details relevant to your patient's lab results. Inside this text you will find plain English summaries, up-to-date references and pertinent case studies. You will better understand how your response to these lab clues really can improve the care provided to your patients!

Mikel A. Rothenberg, MD, is a board-certified internal medicine specialist with a special interest in critical care and emergency medicine. He has served as an ICU/CCU director as well as physician advisor for both air and ground ambulance services. Dr. Rothenberg has written several medical and legal books, numerous journals articles, and an ACLS computer software program. He served as the executive editor of ACLS Alert, and currently writes an advanced cardiac life support column on the internet (Merginet). Dr. Rothenberg’s forte is putting complex topics into "plain English." This skill, combined with over 25 years of medical practice and 15 years of medicolegal consultation, makes his teaching both informative and enjoyable for a wide variety of audiences. A strong advocate of personal growth and self-esteem building, Dr. Rothenberg speaks internationally, presenting courses on "plain English" medical topics. He is the recipient of the 1998-1999 Excellence in Education award from PESI Healthcare.