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The Right Imaging Study: A Guide for Physicians

By William Dillon M.D. (auth.) , Associate Professor Ronald L. Eisenberg M.D.,J.D , Clinical Professor Alexander R. Margulis M.D. (eds.)

Book information

Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York
Year
2008
ISBN
0387737731, 978-0-387-73773-7, 978-0-387-73774-4
DOI
10.1007/978-0-387-73774-4
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
2 MB (2066162 bytes)
Edition
3
Pages
615\635
Topic
Medicine
Library
Kingdwarf
Time added
2010-01-07 06:59:20
General Practice / Family Medicine; Sports Medicin

Description

Ideal for family physicians, internists, pediatricians, emergency physicians and all involved in clinical diagnosis, this new edition provides need-to-know information when ordering the most clinically appropriate and cost-effective diagnostic imaging studies. Focused chapters target key questions for quick and easy reference for 300 clinical problems encountered in day-to-day practice. The first part of each chapter helps the reader establish a working diagnosis based on signs and symptoms and common causes. The second part provides coherent imaging strategies for confirming or refining the initial diagnosis. Most importantly, recognized experts in the fields of radiology and primary care draw on their own experience to provide clinically pertinent advice to help you select the correct diagnostic imaging studies needed for your patients. With its portable, pocket-sized format, The Right Imaging Study: A Guide for Physicians is the definitive reference tool that is sure to improve your diagnostic and decision-making skills when ordering imaging studies.

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