Medical, Pathology

Henry's Clinical Diagnosis and Management by Laboratory Methods

Name: Henry's Clinical Diagnosis and Management by Laboratory Methods
Author: Richard A. McPherson
ISBN: 9781416002871

by Richard A. McPherson, Matthew R. Pincus

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Synopsis

Required reading in clinical pathology since 1908! Comprehensive coverage gives you an in-depth understanding of lab test selection and interpretation of results. A new full-color layout makes reference much easier. What's more, new chapters on laboratory regulations, nutrition, point-of-care testing, bioterrorism, proteomics, microarray analysis, and the human genome project - as well as a completely new section on cancer testing and meticulous updates from cover to cover - put all the latest, most essential knowledge at your fingertips.

Describes the scientific foundation, and clinical application of today's complete range of laboratory tests.

Delivers quick and easy access to information with a superb organization that lends itself to continuous reading as well as specific, on-the-spot referencing of a particular problem or condition.

Presents a new full-color layout, many new color illustrations and visual aids, and a new organ-system organization to make reference easier and faster.

Provides new chapters on Proteomics, Microarray Analysis, and Human Genome Project in Laboratory-Based Diagnostics - authored by pioneering experts who helped originate these techniques.

Delivers a new chapter on Laboratory Regulations that details stringent new guidelines in the U.S. and abroad (such as CLIA88 and HIPAA), inspection, accreditation, and proficiency testing.

Includes a completely new section on Cancer Testing that covers all aspects of molecular cancer testing, oncoproteins and early tumor detection, and tumor markers.

Incorporates sweeping updates on instrumentation and clinical laboratory automation ·medicolegal aspects of environmental toxicology, occupational exposures, and workplace/employment drug testing · molecular microbiology testing · bioterrorism · nutritional status testing · point-of-care testing · and many other evolving topics.

Offers an increased emphasis on error detection, correction, and prevention as well as cost-effective test selection.

With 117 additional contributing experts.

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Reviewer:Valerie L. Ng, PhD MD(Alameda County Medical Center/Highland Hospital)
Description:This is the 21st edition of a recognized authoritative resource on all matters related to laboratory medicine. The previous edition was published in 2001.
Purpose:This book remains the recognized authoritative book for laboratory medicine. Its purpose has been to seamlessly integrate laboratory testing with clinical care. These worthy objectives are well met by this edition. Furthermore, this edition has upheld superbly the longstanding tradition of excellence associated with this book.
Audience:This book is useful for anyone involved in medicine. While the obvious loyal audience remains laboratory medicine folks (CLSs, pathologists, doctoral scientists involved in clinical laboratory testing), this book certainly would appeal to anyone who orders and interprets laboratory tests while caring for patients. In other words, this would appeal to a broad audience involved with healthcare. he authors are all recognized authorities in their respective areas.
Features:My first impression with this edition was that Henry's (as we affectionately call it) had undergone a makeover. This book is absolutely beautiful -- color galore, color photomicrographs everywhere, and color gradient shaded sections corresponding to topics. The cover itself has gorgeous color pictures -- for a minute there I thought I was looking at a hematology or microbiology atlas. Of course, all the excellent features expected of Henry's are here. Not only are there updates of the various sections, there are also two brand new sections, one on hemostasis and thrombosis and one on clinical pathology of cancer. A new appendix, "common chimeric genes identified in human malignancies," ought to help many of us confronted with the ever evolving alphabet soup of what to look for when evaluating which malignancy. I was quite impressed with the high quality and up-to-date content.
Assessment:This is truly a comprehensive resource for all things related to laboratory medicine. My only (minor) gripes: the print is small (8 or 10 point), and the book is heavy. But these are very minor irritations to put up with when faced with the grandeur and wealth of information contained within. Just get it.