Pocket Guide to Diagnostic Tests (LANGE Clinical Science) [Paperback]

Diana Nicoll (Author), Stephen J. McPhee (Author), Michael Pignone (Author), Stephen McPhee (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0071411844 | ISBN-13: 978-0071411844 | Publication Date: September 10, 2003 | Edition: 4

Now completely updated, this information-rich resource offers instant access to selecting and interpreting more than 350 commonly used diagnostic tests, including laboratory tests, microbiology tests, diagnostic imaging, and electrocardiography. Key references accompany each test to facilitate the practice of evidence-based medicine.

"a lean, mean reference machine...seldom have I seen a book with such a high density of information."
--Journal of Family Practice, review of 2nd edition

Editorial Reviews

Review

"This is a great concise book that tells you "at a glance" the most important things you need to know about any particular test/imaging study/EKG finding. I liked the previous three editions and I like this new one. This a great book to have handy when those oddball consultations come your way." "4 stars" (Doody's )

From the Back Cover

On-the-spot test selection and interpretation of all common diagnostic tests—including risks and costs.

*Select. Interpret. Diagnose.
*For pocket, office, or library
*Evidence-based information
*350+ tests—clinic to ward, imaging to electrocardiography
*Diseases associated with abnormal results
*Key references accompany each test
*Algorithms, nomograms, tables

"A lean, mean reference machine..."
--Journal of Family Practice on the 1st Edition

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Product Details

• Paperback: 500 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Medical; 4 edition (September 10, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0071411844
• ISBN-13: 978-0071411844
• Product Dimensions: 7 x 4.5 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 1.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #743,829 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Poor for Kindle, December 26, 2009

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This review is from: Pocket Guide to Diagnostic Tests (Kindle Edition)

This book is totally useless on the Kindle. Regardless of zooming or changing font so much of this book is published in tables and completely unreadable on the Kindle.