Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs: A Cost-Effective Approach [Paperback]

R. Douglas Collins (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0781738059 | ISBN-13: 978-0781738057 | Publication Date: October 7, 2002 | Edition: 2nd

Designed for quick reference, this pocket manual contains algorithms for the diagnosis of 227 symptoms and signs. The algorithms will aid the busy clinician in organizing the approach to diagnosis and performing a cost-effective workup.

Symptoms and signs are arranged alphabetically. For each symptom or sign, the list of diagnostic possibilities is organized into an algorithm that shows, at a glance, what historical or clinical data to look for. Dr. Collins then explains which tests to order and when to refer the patient to a specialist. This edition includes new diagnostic tests and algorithms for differential diagnosis of abnormal routine laboratory tests.

Product Details

• Paperback: 620 pages
• Publisher: Igaku-Shoin; 2nd edition (October 7, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0781738059
• ISBN-13: 978-0781738057
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 6.4 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #219,596 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good for NP students too, January 20, 2003

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"kim-marie_rn" (Houston, TX United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs: A Cost-Effective Approach (Paperback)

I wanted a book for clinicals (and class) to help with determining differential diagnosis. This book (referring to 2nd Ed.) gives the practitioner questions to ask the patient (and yourself while thinking about diff. dx.) as well as possible diagnostic tests to order.

Plenty of room for your own notes as well.

I find it useful and worth buying. Small enough for bookbag or clinical bag.

5.0 out of 5 stars Algorithmic diagnosis are useful, September 10, 2011

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This review is from: Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs: A Cost-Effective Approach (Paperback)

While the algorhythms may not precisely match your patient, they can provide a different perspective valuable to consider. Fairly small, paperback book is a great addition to your medical library to reference when working on case studies.

3 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great reference, December 21, 1999

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This review is from: Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs: Cost-Effective Approach (Paperback)

This book, along with Algorithmic Approach to Treatment, are great reference books for the medical student. It is definitely going to be on my office shelf.