by Eamon Shamil (Editor), Praful Ravi (Editor), Ashish Chandra (Editor)

A 77-year-old man phones ‘999’ after experiencing severe backache. The paramedics arrive to find him in severe pain, and cold and clammy. While at his house, they note that he smokes and also elicit a history of hypertension. He is tachycardic and hypotensive en route to hospital, and intravenous fluids are started. You have been assigned his initial assessment …

Introducing “100 Cases in Clinical Pathology and Laboratory Medicine”

Are you a medical student or a junior doctor looking to enhance your diagnostic and management skills? Look no further! “100 Cases in Clinical Pathology and Laboratory Medicine” is here to help you with 100 real-life clinical scenarios commonly encountered in various medical settings. This book, edited by Eamon Shamil, Praful Ravi, and Ashish Chandra, provides a practical guide and revision aid for understanding the underlying clinical pathology and arriving at the correct diagnosis.

Review of the Book

With its second edition, fully revised and updated, “100 Cases in Clinical Pathology and Laboratory Medicine” continues to be an invaluable resource for medical students and junior doctors. The book focuses on training individuals to make quick and appropriate clinical decisions, choose the best course of action, and develop diagnostic and management skills.

Each of the 100 cases presented in the book includes a succinct summary of the patient’s history, examination, and initial investigations. Following this, a set of questions is provided to test the reader’s understanding of the case, with a particular emphasis on interpreting the results of laboratory investigations. The answers to these questions offer a detailed discussion, providing further insights into the clinical condition and aiding in the development of diagnostic skills.

The authors have skillfully designed the book to reflect real-life scenarios encountered in emergency departments, outpatient clinics, operating theaters, and general practices. By working through these cases, readers will gain the ability to recognize important clinical conditions, request appropriate pathological investigations, and interpret the results accurately. This practical approach ensures that readers not only acquire theoretical knowledge but also develop essential skills required for their medical careers.

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“100 Cases in Clinical Pathology and Laboratory Medicine” is an essential addition to the library of any medical student or junior doctor. Whether you are preparing for undergraduate or postgraduate examinations or simply looking to enhance your diagnostic abilities, this book is the ideal resource.

Get your hands on the second edition of this comprehensive guide, published by CRC Press, on February 9, 2023. The book is available in English language and comes in an eBook digital format with 338 pages. The ISBN-10 is 1032151374 and the ISBN-13 is 978-1032151373.

Don’t miss the opportunity to boost your clinical knowledge and develop your diagnostic and management skills. Order your copy of “100 Cases in Clinical Pathology and Laboratory Medicine” today and embark on a journey towards becoming a more confident and competent medical professional!