Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs

Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs
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Publisher : Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Total Pages : 570
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ISBN-10 : 0781738059
ISBN-13 : 9780781738057
Rating : 4/5 (057 Downloads)

Book Synopsis Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs by : R. Douglas Collins

Download or read book Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs written by R. Douglas Collins and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 2003 with total page 570 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.


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