The Right Imaging Study: A Guide for Physicians

William Dillon M.D. (auth.), Associate Professor Ronald L. Eisenberg M.D.,J.D, Clinical Professor Alexander R. Margulis M.D. (eds.)0387737731, 978-0-387-73773-7, 978-0-387-73774-4

Ideal for family physicians, internists, pediatricians, emergency physicians and all involved in clinical diagnosis, this new edition provides need-to-know information when ordering the most clinically appropriate and cost-effective diagnostic imaging studies. Focused chapters target key questions for quick and easy reference for 300 clinical problems encountered in day-to-day practice. The first part of each chapter helps the reader establish a working diagnosis based on signs and symptoms and common causes. The second part provides coherent imaging strategies for confirming or refining the initial diagnosis. Most importantly, recognized experts in the fields of radiology and primary care draw on their own experience to provide clinically pertinent advice to help you select the correct diagnostic imaging studies needed for your patients.

With its portable, pocket-sized format, The Right Imaging Study: A Guide for Physicians is the definitive reference tool that is sure to improve your diagnostic and decision-making skills when ordering imaging studies.

Table of contents :
Front Matter….Pages i-xxv
Neck and Face….Pages 1-26
Chest….Pages 27-107
Breast….Pages 108-123
Cardiovascular….Pages 124-172
Gastrointestinal….Pages 173-272
Urinary….Pages 273-347
Musculoskeletal….Pages 348-407
Neurologic….Pages 408-515
Reproductive….Pages 516-563
Obstetrics….Pages 564-580
Back Matter….Pages 581-615