The Johns Hopkins Consumer Guide to Medical Tests: What You Can Expect, How You Should Prepare, What Your Results Mean
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The Johns Hopkins Consumer Guide to Medical Tests: What You Can Expect, How You Should Prepare, What Your Results Mean
The Johns Hopkins Consumer Guide To Medical Tests gives the reader a detailed look at what they can expect from the hundreds of medical tests available today that can help save their lives. From routine health screenings to mammography and PSA testing to the most leading edge genetic tests, these all are the 'early alert' system for detecting problems that may require medical attention. This book will not only offer in plain English details about a particular test, but will help people prepare properly to get the best results from a procedure and will explain just what the results mean to them.
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Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0
Testing Limits:
Target reader Those 50 and up who are likely to be sent for medical tests.
Premise Your doctor recommends a lab test or diagnostic screening. You don't have a clue what you're in for or why. This is where the book takes over.
High Marks Impressive pedigree. Clear and accessible rundowns of more than 170 lab, home, screening and diagnostic tests (e.g., lipid profile, renal biopsy, scrotal ultrasound), presented alphabetically. Descriptions include test purpose, patient preparation, risks and concerns,... more info
From what to expect from them to how to interpret results:
Dr. Simeon Margolis' Consumer Guide To Medical Tests provides a detailed overview of the latest medical tests; from what to expect from them to how to interpret results. Unusual in this presentation are general costs, and tips on special health care requirements after the test.
Excellent!:
Thorough, comprehensive, easy to use, with all of the latest tests explained clearly for the average person who wants to know what is being tested for, how much it will cost, and what to look for and expect after the test. An essential book for your health library.
