Provides an authoritative guide to investigation and diagnosis. Describes key symptoms and signs, alongisde appropriate tests, and highlights pitfalls in interpreting results. Describes a clear, rational method of investigation in order to aid quick and efficient diagnosis, and prevent over-investigation of patients.
1: The Patient
1: Drew Provan: Symptoms & signs
2: Investigations
2: Colin Dayan: Endocrinology & metabolism
3: Vanessa Fogo and Drew Provan: Haematology
4: Gavin Spickett: Immunology & allergy
5: Prof Brian Angus: Infectious & tropical diseases
6: Andrew R. Houghton: Cardiology
7: Emma Greig: Gastroenterology
8: Joanna Brown: Respiratory medicine
9: Martyn Bracewell: Neurology
10: Charlie Tomson and Sarah McLoskey: Renal medicine
11: Alison Jones: Poisoning & overdose
12: Suzanne Lane: Rheumatology
13: Tanya Chawla: Radiology
14: Jim Ballinger and Gopinath Gnanasegaran: Nuclear medicine