Designed for quick reference, Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and
Signs: A Cost-Effective Approach equips you to effectively interpret
more than 230 of the most common symptoms and signs. The ideal aid for
the busy clinician, this handy, portable resource promotes a
cost-effective patient workup, explaining which diagnostic tests are
most appropriate (and when such tests are not indicated). Comprehensive
updates throughout put the very latest diagnostic approaches at your
fingertips.
Features:
- Evaluate patients efficiently using clear, step-by-step algorithms
that spell out what to look for, what tests to order, what
differentials to consider, and when to refer to a specialist.
- Master essential clinical skills with a new section on "Getting
the most out of your history and physical examination."
- Effectively evaluate more conditions through new algorithms for
various symptoms and laboratory tests, including algorithms
representing diseases that are symptoms of other diseases.
- Recognize diagnostic alternatives at a glance thanks to
differential diagnostic tables.
Your book purchase includes a complimentary download of the enhanced
eBook for iOS, Android, PC & Mac. Take advantage of these practical
features that will improve your eBook experience:
- The ability to download the eBook on multiple devices at one time --
providing a seamless reading experience online or offline
- Powerful search tools and smart navigation cross-links that allow you
to search within this book, or across your entire library of
VitalSource eBooks
- Multiple viewing options that enable you to scale images and text to
any size without losing page clarity as well as responsive design
- The ability to highlight text and add notes with one click
