When a patient presents to the emergency department, in the GP practice,
or in the outpatient clinic with a range of clinical signs, the chest
x-ray is one of the most valuable diagnostic tools available to the
attending physician. Accurate interpretation and understanding of the
chest x-ray is therefore a crucial skill that all medical students and
junior doctors must acquire to formulate quickly an appropriate
management plan. Making Sense of the Chest X-ray is here to help.
The second edition of this well-received pocket guide remains the
perfect introduction to the subject. Written from a problem-oriented
approach, the author shares his extensive experience of teaching this
subject, with "real life" scenarios interspersed throughout the text.
Making Sense of the Chest X-ray offers:
- Advice on when to seek additional/expert opinion
- Suggestions on how to deal with particularly difficult areas
- An emphasis on the link between radiographic appearance and clinical
finding