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Special Tests

  • 15th Edition - May 21, 2003
  • Latest edition
  • Author: David M. D. Evans
  • Language: English

Special tests provides you with an essential understanding of the most commonly performed diagnostic tests. Hundreds of tests are included, giving the most up-to date description… Read more

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Description

Special tests provides you with an essential understanding of the most commonly performed diagnostic tests. Hundreds of tests are included, giving the most up-to date description of how they are used in the investigation of disease. This book describes the nature and purpose of each test, the preparation and procedure involved and the significance of the results. The physical and psychological preparation of the patient is given special attention. The tests are grouped in chapters based on the activities of living. The quick reference will enable you to provide improved patient education and support to patients under your care.

Key features

  • Easy reference to a wide range of the most commonly performed diagnostic tests
  • Provides a clear guide to the range, nature and significance of the tests
  • Unique range of tests covered and uniquely organized by activities of living
  • Up to date description of how the tests are used in the investigation of disease
  • User friendly format

    • Readership

    Nurses, Junior doctors, health care professionals

    Table of contents

    Introduction. Tests related to maintaining a safe environment. Tests related to communicating. Tests related to communicating . Tests related to breathing. Tests related to circulation. Tests related to blood . Tests related to blood . Tests related to eating and drinking. Tests related to eliminating . Tests related to eliminating . Tests related to mobilizing. Tests related to sexuality. Tests related to drug taking. Tests related to dying. Index.

    Product details

    • Edition: 15
    • Latest edition
    • Published: May 21, 2003
    • Language: English

    About the author

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    David M. D. Evans

    MD, FRCP
    Affiliations and expertise
    Formerly Consultant Pathologist to the South Glamorgan Health Authority based at Llandough Hospital, Hon Clinical Teacher, University of Wales College of Medicine, Cardiff, Wales Consultant Hand Surgeon, Guy's Hospital, London; The Hand Clinic, Oakley Green, Windsor, UK