Principles of Clinical Laboratory Utilization and Consultation
Published on 26. February 1999
Book
Hardback
709 pages
978-0-7216-6934-2 (ISBN)
Description
This new book helps laboratory managers and practitioners understand and implement ways to achieve cost effective, value added services that meet the managed care, and medical necessity challenges of today's health care environment. It also provides a foundation for educators in designing and delivering course content dealing with these important issues. Well-known experts provide detailed advice on achieving the cost effective utilisation of laboratory resources and the enhancement of diagnostic and therapeutic decision making. They guide readers in integrating clinical and laboratory data across laboratory discipline while considering the relevant technical, scientific, and cost parameters.
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Elsevier Health Sciences
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Clinical Laboratory Science Practitioners, Laboratory Manager and Consultants. Senior Level Clinical Laboratory Science Students, Physician Assistants, and Nurse Practitioners.
Illustrations
288 ills
Dimensions
Height: 286 mm
Width: 222 mm
Weight
1990 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7216-6934-2 (9780721669342)
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Content
Part I: Principles of Laboratory Utilization and Consultation. Clinical Laboratory Utilization: Rationale. Clinical Laboratory Utilization: Implementation. Consulting as a Professional Role for the Clinical Laboratory Scientist. Part II: Clinical Disorders. Cardiovascular Disorders. Myocardial Infarction Atherosclerotic Heart Disease. Infectious Cardiomyopathy. Hypertensive Disorders. Heart Failure Pulmonary Disorders. Acute Respiratory Failure. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. Pulmonary Thromboembolism. Respiratory Tract Infections. Lung Cancer. Pleural Effusion. Renal Disorders. Renal Failure. Glumerulonephritis. Nephrotic Syndrome. Renal Hypertension. Urinary Obstructive Disorders. Urinary Tract Disorders. Gastrointestinal Disorders. Ulcers. Gastrointestinal Bleeding/GI Malignancies. Bowel Disorders: Acute Diarrhoea/Chronic Inflammatory Bowel Disease. Pancreatitis. Malabsorbtion. The Hepatobiliary System. Liver Disease: Jaundice, Cirrhosis. Hepatitis. Hepatic Failure. Cholestasis. Endocrine Disorders. Thyroid Disorders. Disorders of the Parathyroid Glands. Disorders of the Adrenal Cortex. Impired Glucose Metabolism. Pituitary Disorders. Reproduction. Pregnancy. Fetal Monitoring. Female Reproductive Disorders. Male Reproductive Disorders. Neurologic Disorders. Degenerative Process. Infectious Process. Cerebrovascular Accidents. Seizure Disorders, Epilepsy, And Other Convulsive States. Hematologic Disorders. The Anemias. Leukocyte Abnormalities and Hematologic Malignancies. Hemostatic Disorders. The Immune System and Immunologic Disorders. AIDS and AIDS Related Complex. Primary Immunodeficiencies. Allergies. Autoimmune Disease. Tumor Markers. Tumour Immunology and Tumor Markers. Infectious Disease. Sexually Transmitted Disease. Skinand Soft Tissue Infections. Parasitic Infections. Septic Shock. Nosocomial Infections. Infections in the Immunocompromised Host. Oseomyelitis. Antimicrobial Therapy and Sensitivity Training. Nutritional and Metabolic Disorders. Major Aminoacidura. Malnutrition, Starvation, Eating Disorders. Disorders of Carbohydrate Metabolism. Nutrition in the Hospitalized Patient. Hyperlipoproteinemias. Toxicology and Drug Monitoring. Toxicology and Drug Monitoring. The Neonates. Laboratory Results in the Newborn. Screening for Congenital Disorders. Hemolytic Disease of the Fetus and Newborn. Geriatrics. Geriatric Changes in Laboratory Results. Osteoporosis.