Provides basic consumer health information about a range of medical tests, including periodic health exams, general screening tests, and tests that can done at home. Also covered are medical imaging tests, genetic testing, newborn screenings, and sexually transmitted disease tests. Tests are described in layman's terms, with information on procedures, benefits, limitations, and risks. Offers basic explanations of health insurance, Medicare, and Medicaid, and other information on paying for medical tests, and discusses computer diagnosis and telemedicine. Includes a glossary and a directory of resources. Material is gleaned from government and organization publications, and magazine and journal articles. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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