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Softbound / ISBN: 978-1-4963-6278-0 / (US$89.99 / £60.00 / €70.00) Worldwide
Approx. 632 pp. / Approx. 291 Illus. / Approx. 265 2-Color Illus. / 6 x 9 / May 2017
Note to Booksellers:
The previous edition published in September, 2012. (ISBN: 978-1-4511-7343-7)
Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms
and Signs
A Cost-Effective Approach
Fourth Edition
R. Douglas Collins, MD, FACP,
Former Associate Professor of Medi-
cine, Medical University of South Carolina, Former Associate Clini-
cal Professor of Medicine, University of Florida School of Medicine,
Chatsworth, CA
DESCRIPTION
Designed for quick reference,
Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symp-
toms and Signs: A Cost-Effective Approach
equips you to ef-
fectively interpret more than 230 of the most common symp-
toms and signs. The ideal aid for the busy clinician, this handy,
portable resource promotes a cost-effective patient workup,
explaining which diagnostic tests are most appropriate (and
when such tests are not indicated). Comprehensive updates throughout put the very latest diagnostic
approaches at your fingertips.
FEATURES
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Evaluate patients efficiently using clear, step-by-step algorithms that spell out what to look for,
what tests to order, what differentials to consider, and when to refer to a specialist.
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Master essential clinical skills with a new section on “Getting the most out of your history and
physical examination.”
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Effectively evaluate more conditions through new algorithms for various symptoms and
laboratory tests, including algorithms representing diseases that are symptoms of other diseases.
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Recognize diagnostic alternatives at a glance thanks to differential diagnostic tables.
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