The Complete Book of Medical Tests

by Mark A. Moskowitz and Michael E. Osband

This cross-referenced and illustrated volume describes more than one hundred medical tests, ranging from a simple blood count to cardiac catheterization, and discusses topics including test safety and test cost.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 039301794X
• ISBN13: 9780393017946
• Release Date: January 1984
• Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
• Length: 386 Pages
• Weight: 1.70 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Pleasure to read

Clearly written packed with interesting examples of patients. This is a must book for anyone who wants to know about medical tests.I wish they could have kept updating this great manual.The enthusiasm of the authors shines through.

Required reading for the informed patient

This book has been a well used source of concise and patient friendly information by myself and other family members. The authors, Moskowitz and Osband, have produced a true 'Gem' with regards to patient information; my only regret is the book is now being listed as out-of-print. If there were an updated copy (1984) available I would recommend it to every family member, friend and anyone who wants to know the difference between a CAT, MRI or CBC - what they are used for and what to expect when your doctor orders one. The format: Purpose of test, background, how the test is done, how results are given, patient preparation, risks and discomforts, symptoms for which this test is commonly obtained, diseases for which this test is commonly obtained and costs is a format that gives the patient (or anyone) the needed information to ask intelligent questions and manage their medical needs.