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\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eClinical Investigations at a Glance\u003c/i\u003e provides an up-to-date, evidence-based overview of diagnostic investigations, looking at their choice, importance and interpretation for commonly presenting symptoms and conditions.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eDesigned to help develop the evidence-based use of investigations and interpret results properly, the book provides a unique perspective on many critical issues in medical testing, with the aim of improving diagnostic accuracy and reducing unnecessary tests or harm.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003ci\u003eClinical Investigations at a Glance\u003c/i\u003e is structured in three parts: an overview of tests; common presentations (such as chest pain, nausea and vomiting, weight loss and anaemia,); and conditions organized by body system, such as cardiovascular disease, respiratory disease and nephrology.\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey features include: \u003cbr /\u003e\u0026bull;\u0026nbsp;How to interpret investigations, using high quality illustrations to compare \u0026lsquo;normal\u0026rsquo; and \u0026lsquo;diseased\u0026rsquo; results\u003cbr /\u003e\u0026bull;\u0026nbsp;Evidence-based, including references \u003cbr /\u003e\u0026bull;\u0026nbsp;How to select the most appropriate investigation, the accuracy of tests and how to manage incidental findings\u003c/p\u003e |