Lab Literacy for Doctors helps you make quick and efficient decisions about the right tests for typical clinical situations, thereby improving patient care. In a study published by the Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine (2014-03-01), primary care physicians reported that 15% of the time they are unsure about ordering lab tests and 8% of the time they are unsure about interpreting the results. This raises concerns about the need for more efficient and cost-effective lab test utilization. Lab Literacy for Doctors addresses these concerns in a practical, up-to-date, and easy-to-use format. Refer to this essential guide for: A quick index summarizing the clinical utility of common tests. Advice and information on lab errors, false positives and negatives, and blood and tissue collection. Sections on dermatology, ENT and respiratory system, endocrine system, fatigue, GI and hepatic system, gynecology and pregnancy, routine screening, and more.

Most Canadian medical schools no longer teach lab literacy, yet it's knowledge doctors require every day. Laboratory testing is one of the fastest growing segments of health care spending, so knowing when to order the right test (and just as importantly, knowing when not to order a test), not only enhances patient care, it also helps keep system costs under control.This convenient, compact guide is an essential reference for busy med students, recent graduates, and Canadian doctors seeking a quick, easy reference for ordering lab tests. "Lab Literacy for Canadian Doctors" contains the latest information on test ordering, patient preparation, interpretation of results, and common lab errors to watch out for.

Are you curious about Lab Values and want to learn to read them? Would you like to be able to understand them once and for all? If so, then keep reading! Medical laboratory testing is a vital medical procedure that allows for the early detection, diagnosis, and treatment of disease. More often than not, these tests are making the difference between life and death, and they are one of the first defense lines that protect patients and their general well-being. Laboratory results greatly influence almost every decision regarding a patient - diagnosis, treatment, hospital admission, and discharge - all of them. That's why it's crucial to understand and learn how to conduct and order these tests efficiently. This guide is written from a skilled nurse's personal experience so that you can have easy access to all essential testing procedures at all times. Organized the way a nurse thinks, up-to-date, and easy to navigate. Perfect when you are in a rush and have no time to search for the information you need--an excellent choice for medical students and doctors, not just nurses. This book contains step-by-step guides on choosing the correct procedure (that depends on the anamnesis), tips on preparing the patient for the procedure, and expert information for accurate interpretation of results. Here is what this practical handbook to medical laboratory testing can offer you: Convenient way to always find the right test for your patient Quick access to relevant information (abbreviations, measurements, etc.) Full description of each test with reference values (normal values) Easy way to reference increased and decreased values with clinical implications and factors that can affect results Quick way to review or update yourself on some concepts and procedures And much more! If you want to stay on the top of your game and be the expert that you and your patient deserve to be, then this practical guide is a must-have in your collection. What are you waiting for?

Now in its 2nd edition, Medical Terminology Express adapts Barbara Gylys’s proven word-building techniques for the short-course. Organized by body system, this text shows the connection between anatomical structures and associated medial word roots.

In the vein of Goodnight Moon, say "goodnight" to your lab in this picture book parody of a beloved classic. Perfect for scientists of all ages! It's been a long day at the lab for this scientist. Now it's time to say goodnight! Goodnight laser Goodnight notebook Goodnight picture of Einstein with a stern look While poking fun at the clutter and chaos of lab life, scientists of all ages will appreciate ending their day with this sweet parody. They'll be rested and ready to return to the world of research in the morning! This scientific parody book in the style of Goodnight Moon is a delight for little lab girls and guys. Goodnight Lab is written by Chris Ferrie, author of Quantum Physics for Babies and other books in the Baby University series. Parents and kids both will love the accurate descriptions of all the quirks of grownup laboratories. Readers who love the Lab Girl book or Nerdy Babies will adore this humorous and educational book for kids. This book is the perfect solution if you're looking for science baby gifts and physics gifts for curious kids.

The updated second edition of this highly practical guide helps pathology professionals quickly and accurately describe surgical and autopsy specimens as they perform gross dissection. It also helps clinicians and medical students interpret pathology reports with ease and precision. Gross Pathology Handbook provides a comprehensive list of 171 gross descriptive terms paired with images of gross specimens, including five new listings for the second edition. Each listing includes a brief commentary describing the gross appearance, the underlying disease process and commonly affected tissues. Christopher Horn and Dr. Christopher Naugler lay the framework for a standardized method of description, resulting in easier interpretation of reports by clinicians and improved communication among healthcare providers.

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.

Offers an approach to laboratory test interpretation. This reference leads the healthcare professional from abnormal lab test result to diagnosis through a series of logical steps, within the context of patient's clinical presentation. It contains over 50 algorithms to help the reader develop a strategy for approaching each lab test abnormality.