Evidence-based emergency care : diagnostic testing and clinical decision rules

By:

Pines, Jesse M

Contributor(s):

Everett, Worth W

Publication details: Malden, Mass. Blackwell Publishing/BMJ Books 2008Description: xi, 283 p. : ill., portsISBN:

1405154004

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Summary: Includes bibliographical references and index.Summary: This useful handbook provides a concise compilation of the evidence supporting diagnostic testing and clinical decision rules in emergency care. Clinical decision rules are now widely recognised as best practice for the ordering of diagnostic tests in the emergency department. Aimed at all physicians working with emergency and acute patients, the book begins with an overview of how to evaluate a diagnostic test using an evidence-based approach, followed by an explanation of the clinical decision rules and the methods of assessing the strength and applicability of the clinical prediction rule"

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Includes bibliographical references and index.

This useful handbook provides a concise compilation of the evidence supporting diagnostic testing and clinical decision rules in emergency care. Clinical decision rules are now widely recognised as best practice for the ordering of diagnostic tests in the emergency department. Aimed at all physicians working with emergency and acute patients, the book begins with an overview of how to evaluate a diagnostic test using an evidence-based approach, followed by an explanation of the clinical decision rules and the methods of assessing the strength and applicability of the clinical prediction rule"

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