Understanding Laboratory Investigations: A Guide for Nurses, Midwives and Health Professionals

by Chris Higgins

Book Overview

The purpose of this book is to help nurses, midwives and health professionals to better understand how the work of clinical laboratories contributes to patient care. It answers the following questions:

Why is this test being ordered on my patient? What sort of sample is required? How is that sample obtained?

And most importantly:

What is the significance of the test result for my patient?

Retaining its accessible and user-friendly...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0470659513
• ISBN13: 9780470659519
• Release Date: March 2013
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
• Length: 424 Pages
• Weight: 1.84 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 9.5" x 6.7"