Principles and Practice of Point of Care Testing - Hardcover

Kost, Gerald J.

9780781731560: Principles and Practice of Point of Care Testing

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0781731569 ISBN 13: 9780781731560

Publisher: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins, 2002

This volume is the first comprehensive clinical practice reference in the rapidly growing field of point-of-care testing. Written by the experts and innovators in point-of-care testing technologies and procedures, the book provides practical guidance in planning and implementing the most reliable, clinically useful, and cost-effective point-of-care procedures and systems. The opening section discusses the goals of point-of-care testing and thoroughly explains the basic principles and methods. A major portion of the book examines applications in a variety of clinical settings, and includes case studies that demonstrate the benefits, limitations, and cost-effectiveness of point-of-care testing. Concluding sections focus on management, performance, information systems, and economic outcomes. A technical appendix is included. It is a Brandon-Hill recommended title.

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