Its 16.10 on a Friday afternoon on a busy on-call day: you have just managed to find the time to review and action your lab results:
37 results in the inbox... here we go...
- Is this serious? Does the patient need admission to hospital today?
- Its just out of the reference range - shall I consider that normal and tick as no action required?
- Should I just repeat the test, but what testing interval is appropriate?
- Are there other tests to request that may help in the diagnosis and management?
To answer these questions, and many more, the book is split into two main sections:
Clinical chapters covering clinical biochemistry, haematology, immunology and rheumatology, and microbiology, which review:
- Managing individual abnormal test results
- Background information
- Causes
- History and examination
- Investigations: initial and further tests to consider
- Referral
- GP management tips
- The role of specific tests
- Indications for use
- Interpretation tips
Investigations to consider for specific clinical scenarios and common signs and symptoms presenting to primary care:
- Initial tests to perform
- Further tests to consider
Lab Results Made Easy is essential reading for everyone looking to safely manage abnormal results in primary care - it will help with decision-making, especially at 16.10 (and later) on those Friday afternoons...
