Abnormal Laboratory Results

Author : Geoffrey Kellerman
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Education Australia
ISBN 13 : 1743765290
Total Pages : 394 pages
Book Rating : 4.96/5 ( download)

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Download or read book EBOOK Abnormal Lab Results Manual written by Geoffrey Kellerman and published by McGraw-Hill Education Australia. This book was released on 2015-03-06 with total page 394 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Abnormal Laboratory Results is a comprehensive collection of common abnormal test results which examine the dilemmas of abnormal tests and outlines how to approach them. Each test is analysed and interpreted in a structured, logical way and assessed in terms of its abnormal and normal reference range. The results are then presented in a variety of clinical contexts so an accurate prognosis and recommendations on management can be made. Each chapter was originally published as an article in the series titled Abnormal Laboratory Results by the journal Australian PrescriberKey Features 13 completely new chaptersAll previous chapters updatedPVC cover and two colour internals New Book: Abnormal Laboratory Results, Geoffrey Kellerman from McGraw-Hill Education ANZ- Medical

Author : Institute of Medicine
Publisher : National Academies Press
ISBN 13 : 030904099X
Total Pages : 152 pages
Book Rating : 4.90/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Assessment of Diagnostic Technology in Health Care written by Institute of Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 1989-02-01 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Technology assessment can lead to the rapid application of essential diagnostic technologies and prevent the wide diffusion of marginally useful methods. In both of these ways, it can increase quality of care and decrease the cost of health care. This comprehensive monograph carefully explores methods of and barriers to diagnostic technology assessment and describes both the rationale and the guidelines for meaningful evaluation. While proposing a multi-institutional approach, it emphasizes some of the problems involved and defines a mechanism for improving the evaluation and use of medical technology and essential resources needed to enhance patient care.

Author : National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
Publisher : National Academies Press
ISBN 13 : 0309377722
Total Pages : 473 pages
Book Rating : 4.20/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Improving Diagnosis in Health Care written by National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2015-12-29 with total page 473 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Getting the right diagnosis is a key aspect of health care - it provides an explanation of a patient's health problem and informs subsequent health care decisions. The diagnostic process is a complex, collaborative activity that involves clinical reasoning and information gathering to determine a patient's health problem. According to Improving Diagnosis in Health Care, diagnostic errors-inaccurate or delayed diagnoses-persist throughout all settings of care and continue to harm an unacceptable number of patients. It is likely that most people will experience at least one diagnostic error in their lifetime, sometimes with devastating consequences. Diagnostic errors may cause harm to patients by preventing or delaying appropriate treatment, providing unnecessary or harmful treatment, or resulting in psychological or financial repercussions. The committee concluded that improving the diagnostic process is not only possible, but also represents a moral, professional, and public health imperative. Improving Diagnosis in Health Care, a continuation of the landmark Institute of Medicine reports To Err Is Human (2000) and Crossing the Quality Chasm (2001), finds that diagnosis-and, in particular, the occurrence of diagnostic errorsâ€"has been largely unappreciated in efforts to improve the quality and safety of health care. Without a dedicated focus on improving diagnosis, diagnostic errors will likely worsen as the delivery of health care and the diagnostic process continue to increase in complexity. Just as the diagnostic process is a collaborative activity, improving diagnosis will require collaboration and a widespread commitment to change among health care professionals, health care organizations, patients and their families, researchers, and policy makers. The recommendations of Improving Diagnosis in Health Care contribute to the growing momentum for change in this crucial area of health care quality and safety.

Author : Geoffrey Kellerman
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Book Company Australia
ISBN 13 : 9780074715864
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.60/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Abnormal Laboratory Results written by Geoffrey Kellerman and published by McGraw-Hill Book Company Australia. This book was released on 2005-12-28 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Contains a collection of common abnormal test results which examine the dilemmas of abnormal tests. This work analyses and interprets each text in a structured, logical way and assesses it in terms of its abnormal and normal reference range. It presents the results in clinical contexts for accurate prognosis and recommendations on management.

Author : Carla Marienfeld
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 303033404X
Total Pages : 376 pages
Book Rating : 4.48/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Absolute Addiction Psychiatry Review written by Carla Marienfeld and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2020-03-06 with total page 376 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book serves as a tool for general psychiatrists, medical students, residents, and fellows looking for a clinically relevant and high-yield overview of addiction psychiatry in preparation for their board exams – or for everyday clinical practice. Written by expert educators in addiction psychiatry, the text is organized by substances misused and populations affected. This book serves as both a primary learning tool for those new to the field, as well as a reference for those working in addiction treatment. Each chapter begins with summaries of high yield clinical pearls, followed by general information including treatment, and then ends with accompanying board-style review questions. The scope includes understanding substances of misuse and substance use disorders (SUDs), how to evaluate, diagnose, and monitor SUDs, how to treat SUDs both pharmacologically and behaviorally, and critical information for specific populations of patients. Absolute Addiction Psychiatry for Clinical Practice and Review is an excellent resource for all medical students, residents, fellows, and professionals taking certification exams in addiction, including those in psychiatry, addiction medicine, emergency medicine, internal medicine, pain medicine, and others. The chapter "Laboratory Testing for Substance Use Disorders" is available open access under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License via link.springer.com.

Author : Mary Lee
Publisher : ASHP
ISBN 13 : 158528274X
Total Pages : 633 pages
Book Rating : 4.46/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Basic Skills in Interpreting Laboratory Data written by Mary Lee and published by ASHP. This book was released on 2009-02-26 with total page 633 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This new edition of Basic Skills in Interpreting Laboratory Data, 4th Edition is acase-based learning tool that will enhance your skills in clinical lab test interpretation. It provides fundamentals of interpreting lab test results not only for pharmacy students, but also for practitioners as an aid in assessing patient drug-treatment responses. It is the only text written by and for pharmacists and provides case studies and practical information on patient therapy.Since the publication of the third edition, much has changed—in the clinical lab and in the hospital pharmacy. Consequently, the new fourth edition incorporates significant revisions and a wealth of important new information. NEW TO THIS EDITION: Three new chapters including new information on men’s health, women’s health, and pharmacogenomics and laboratory tests. Mini-cases embedded in each chapter provide therapy-related examples and reinforce important points made in the text. Quickview Charts give an overview of important clinical information including reference ranges and critical values. Learning Points focus on a clinical application of a major concept present in the chapter.

Author : Cynthia C. Chernecky
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
ISBN 13 : 1455745022
Total Pages : 1235 pages
Book Rating : 4.29/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Laboratory Tests and Diagnostic Procedures written by Cynthia C. Chernecky and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2012-12-01 with total page 1235 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Find complete answers to questions such as which laboratory tests to order or what the results might mean. Laboratory Tests and Diagnostic Procedures, 6th Edition covers more tests than any other reference of its kind, with over 900 lab tests and diagnostic procedures in all. In Part I, you'll find an alphabetical list of hundreds of diseases, conditions, and symptoms, including the tests and procedures most commonly used to confirm or rule out a suspected diagnosis. In Part II, you’ll find descriptions of virtually every laboratory and diagnostic test available. This edition is updated with the latest research and over 20 NEW test entries. Written by educator Cynthia Chernecky and clinical nurse specialist Barbara Berger, this lab reference covers today’s lab tests with concise, easy-to-use information. More than 900 laboratory tests and diagnostic procedures are included — more than any other reference! Over 600 diseases, conditions, and symptoms are listed, along with the tests used to confirm them. Alphabetical organization and A-to-Z thumb tabs make it easy to find the information you’re looking for. Alternative test names and acronyms are cross-referenced to simplify lookup. Instructions for client and family teaching help you offer guidance concerning test preparation and follow-up care. Age and gender-specific norms are provided, giving you complete lifespan coverage. Risks and Contraindications are highlighted to help you safeguard your patients and provide effective care. Panic Level Symptoms and Treatment are provided for dangerously increased and decreased levels. Minimum volumes for blood samples are included, useful when a client’s blood preservation is essential, as well as information on whether blood specimens can be drawn during hemodialysis. Tests for toxic substances are included, making this a lab, diagnostic, and toxicology book all in one. Abbreviations, measurement prefixes, and symbols are listed on the front and back covers for convenience. Information on herbal supplements indicates when a client’s use of natural remedies might affect test results. Over 20 NEW test entries present the latest tests and procedures, with a strong focus on affordable, clinically relevant genetic tests. UPDATED content includes the latest research relating to accuracy of tests, diagnostic value of results, and associated cost-benefit ratios.

Author : Kathleen Deska Pagana
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
ISBN 13 : 0323170765
Total Pages : 1089 pages
Book Rating : 4.65/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Mosby's Diagnostic and Laboratory Test Reference - E-Book written by Kathleen Deska Pagana and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2012-10-05 with total page 1089 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get fast access to important diagnostic tests and procedures with Mosby’s Diagnostic & Laboratory Test Reference, 11th Edition by Kathleen Deska Pagana and Timothy J. Pagana. In this bestselling handbook, concise test entries are arranged alphabetically and reflect the latest in research and diagnostic testing. Each test entry includes vital information such as alternate or abbreviated test names, type of test, normal and abnormal findings, possible critical values, test explanation and related physiology, contraindications, potential complications, interfering factors, and patient care before, during, and after the test. To simplify lookup, related tests and studies are cross-referenced. A compact size, durable cover, and A-to-Z thumb tabs make this book ideal for quick reference on the job. UNIQUE! Each test entry begins on a new page, making tests easy to find. Alphabetically organized tests offer quick reference with A-to-Z thumb tabs, so you’ll never have to search for a test by having to first determine its correct category or body system. User’s Guide to Test Preparation and Performance provides an overview and guidelines for each type of laboratory test and diagnostic procedure, so you can minimize worry about having to repeat a test due to an error. Normal findings for adult (male and female), elderly, and pediatric patients are included where applicable. Increased and decreased abnormal findings are highlighted with directional arrows. Patient care sections provide step-by-step instructions for care before, during, and after the test. NEW monographs cover the latest in diagnostic testing, including anti-glycan antibodies, color cancer tumor analysis, drug sensitivity genotype, laboratory genetics, neuron specific enolase, pancreatobiliary FISH testing, Pl-linked blood antigen, and Septin 9 DNA methylation assay. UPDATED coverage reflects current research relating to accuracy of testing, diagnostic values of results, and patient care associated with each test.

Author : Dean F. Sittig
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1498726380
Total Pages : 506 pages
Book Rating : 4.82/5 ( download)

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Download or read book SAFER Electronic Health Records written by Dean F. Sittig and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2015-04-14 with total page 506 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This important volume provide a one-stop resource on the SAFER Guides along with the guides themselves and information on their use, development, and evaluation. The Safety Assurance Factors for EHR Resilience (SAFER) guides, developed by the editors of this book, identify recommended practices to optimize the safety and safe use of electronic health records (EHRs). These guides are designed to help organizations self-assess the safety and effectiveness of their EHR implementations, identify specific areas of vulnerability, and change their cultures and practices to mitigate risks. This book provides EHR designers, developers, implementers, users, and policymakers with the requisite historical context, clinical informatics knowledge, and real-world, practical guidance to enable them to utilize the SAFER Guides to proactively assess the safety and effectiveness of their electronic health records EHR implementations. The first five chapters are designed to provide readers with the conceptual knowledge required to understand why and how the guides were developed. The next nine chapters focus on the underlying informatics concepts, key research activities, and methods used to develop each of the guides. Each of these chapters concludes with a copy of the guide itself. The final chapter provides a vision for the future and the work required to ensure that future generations of EHRs are designed, developed, implemented, and used to improve the overall safety of the EHR-enabled healthcare system. Taken together, the information provided in this book should help any organization, whether large or small, implement its EHR program and improve the safety and effectiveness of its existing EHR-enabled healthcare systems. This volume will be extremely valuable to small, ambulatory physician practices and larger outpatient settings as well as for hospitals and professors and instructors charged with teaching safe and effective implementation and use of EHRs. It will also be highly useful for health information technology professionals responsible for maintaining a safe and effective EHR and for clinical and administrative staff working in EHR-enabled healthcare systems.

Author : Henry Kenneth Walker
Publisher : Butterworth-Heinemann
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 1128 pages
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Download or read book Clinical Methods written by Henry Kenneth Walker and published by Butterworth-Heinemann. This book was released on 1990 with total page 1128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide to the techniques and analysis of clinical data. Each of the seventeen sections begins with a drawing and biographical sketch of a seminal contributor to the discipline. After an introduction and historical survey of clinical methods, the next fifteen sections are organized by body system. Each contains clinical data items from the history, physical examination, and laboratory investigations that are generally included in a comprehensive patient evaluation. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR