2015 LWW Medical and Health Professions Education Catalogue

ASSESSMENT, FAMILY MEDICINE AND GENERAL PRACTICE

Wallach's Interpretation of Diagnostic Tests Pathways to Arriving at a Clinical Diagnosis

Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care Fifth Edition R. Douglas Collins, MD, FACP Senior FAA Medical Examiner; Chatsworth, CA; Former Associate Professor of Medicine, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC; Former Associate Clinical Professor of Medi- cine, University of Florida School of Medicine, Gainesville, FL

NEW

Tenth Edition

Mary A. Williamson Michael L. Snyder, MD

October 2011 / Softbound / 10.875 x 8.378 Approx. 608 pp. / Approx. 254 2-Color Illus. / Approx. 62 Tables 978-1-4511-1825-4

August 2014 / Softbound / 6 x 9 Approx. 1,288 pp. / Approx. 42 Illus. 978-1-4511-9176-9

DESCRIPTION

DESCRIPTION

FEATURES Ordering the right test at the right time can be a complex process. The revised and updated Wallach’s Interpretation of Diagnostic Tests, 10th edition is here to end the confusion. This practical, everyday guide expertly answers the questions physicians most often ask regarding individual disease states, lab tests, and infectious disease assessments. Recommendations are given on when to order tests and how to interpret results, based on evidence-based laboratory medicine. Explore the sample chapter now, and see how this guide will help you save time, avoid errors, and diagnose properly. f f NEW chapters on genitourinary disorders and transfusion medicine f f NEW information on pulmonary, cardiac, and neurologic disease states, HLA, obstetric and gynecologic disorders, and molecular diagnostics f f NEW authors, including specialists in Cardiovascular Medicine, Transfusion Medicine and Pathology f f A completely revamped cardiovascular chapter with NEW symptoms (Dyspnea, Syncope, Sudden Cardiac Arrest), written by a Cardiovascular Medicine Specialist f f Includes current molecular diagnostic testing, cytogenetics, common pitfalls, test limitations, and identification of appropriate tests for specific clinical presentations f f Test sensitivity, specificity, and positive and negative infectious disease probabilities included where appropriate

FEATURES This text offers students, residents, and practitioners a systematic approach to differential diagnosis of symptoms and signs seen by primary care physicians. The text is organized by symptoms and signs and into categories— pain, mass, bloody discharge, non-bloody discharge, functional changes, and abnormal laboratory results—and shows readers how to use their basic science knowledge to identify the possible causes of each symptom. The text provides information on the procedures and laboratory tests that need to be included in the workup. f f Case presentations in quiz format f f New Appendix C which includes Tips for a more Comprehensive History and Physical Examination and Special Examination Techniques for Common Symptoms f f New section “Diseases within a Disease” (Stroke, Pneumonia, CHF, COPD, Cirrhosis, Peptic Ulcer, Pulmonary Fibrosis, Pericarditis, Myocardopathy, UTI, Renal Calculus, Gall Stones, Hemorrhoids, Thrombophlebitis, Malabsorption Syndrome, Fractures, Diabetes) f f Newer diagnostic tests such as Troponin for MI’s and D-Dimer for Pulmonary Emboli f f Solution site containing fully searchable text

MEDICINE

Wolters Kluwer

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