"An essential 'how to when to' guide"--Cover.
This handbook provides a patient-orientated approach to investigation, with a comprehensive review of specialty-related tests.
This handbook provides an authoritative guide to investigation and diagnosis. It describes key symptoms and signs, alongside appropriate tests, and highlights pitfalls in interpreting results.
The entire book is written by active clinicians , rather than scientists , since we wanted to provide a strong clinical approach to investigation . We have tried , wherever possible , to cross - refer to the Oxford Handbook of Clinical ...
Advantages Non-invasive. Straightforward pattern recognition. Pitfalls Delayed IDA excretion in severe jaundice: bilirubin >300μmol/L. Splenunculus detection: heat-damaged red cell imaging Background Splenectomy may be HEPATOBILIARY ...