Book Description

With lab test results impacting 60-70% of all critical patient care decisions, clinicians must not only choose the right test - they must also evaluate lab data in the context of the patient's clinical presentation. For over 20 years, the Clinician's Guide to Laboratory Medicine: Pocket has provided clinicians with the strategies needed to interpret complex lab data in a sequential, cost-effective, and evidence-based manner. This thoroughly revised new edition is a must-have resource that was developed to help you answer lab test questions in a flash. Inside This New Edition Unique step-by-step approaches to lab test interpretation that have been updated to reflect the latest advances in laboratory medicine, Completely redesigned algorithms to allow quick access to essential information needed at the point-of-care, New Patient Safety Tip boxes to prevent errors in test ordering, interpretation, and patient management, Hundreds of user-friendly tables and boxes with high-value content, Evidence-based recommendations to optimize the delivery of high-quality care, Cost-effective approaches that incorporate the latest guidelines, including Choosing Wisely, Relevant to all healthcare professionals - physicians, students, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and pharmacists - this guide has all the tools necessary to tackle the challenges of lab test interpretation. Book jacket.