With major advances in technology there are thousands of clinical and laboratory tests available forming a key part of the diagnostic process in the highly complex field of modern medicine This handbook provides a patient orientated approach to investigation with a comprehensive review of specialty related tests Written in the Oxford Handbook style this book features references and up to date website links for extra clinical detail This new edition has been revised to include the most recent developments in investigatory tests with clear step by step instructions and updated illustrations to provide greater clarifying background to the text Written by an experienced team of active clinicians this is invaluable for junior doctors as a quick reference as well as senior medical students preparing for examinations
