Pagana’s Canadian Manual of Diagnostic and Laboratory Tests, 3rd edition

Pagana’s Canadian Manual of Diagnostic and Laboratory Tests, 3rd edition

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Pagana’s Canadian Manual of Diagnostic and Laboratory Tests, 3rd edition

by Sandra A. MacDonald, BN, MN, PhD, Kathleen Deska Pagana, PhD, RN, Timothy J. Pagana, MD, FACS and Theresa Noel Pagana, MD, FAAEM

Introducing “Pagana’s Canadian Manual of Diagnostic and Laboratory Tests, 3rd Edition”

If you are a healthcare professional in Canada, then you know the importance of accurate and up-to-date information when it comes to diagnostic and laboratory tests. That’s why you need the latest edition of “Pagana’s Canadian Manual of Diagnostic and Laboratory Tests.” This comprehensive guide is written exclusively for the Canadian market, providing you with the most relevant and reliable information for your practice.

With over 700 commonly performed tests covered in this manual, you can quickly and easily access the information you need. Each test entry is presented in a consistent format, making it easy to find everything from specimen collection procedures to test results and clinical significance. Plus, with Canadian lab values, SI units, and cultural considerations, you can be confident in the accuracy and relevance of the information provided.

But what sets this manual apart from others is the unique Canadian content and guidelines highlighted with a maple leaf icon. This allows you to quickly identify and reference information that is specific to the Canadian healthcare system and patient population. From standard precautions and privacy laws to provincial differences and screening protocols, this manual has it all.

Not only does “Pagana’s Canadian Manual of Diagnostic and Laboratory Tests” provide you with the information you need for your practice, but it also offers a user-friendly experience. The easy-to-understand writing style, full-color illustrations, and logical organization make it a pleasure to navigate and read. You won’t have to spend valuable time deciphering complex medical jargon or searching for the information you need.

Review

As a healthcare professional, I rely on “Pagana’s Canadian Manual of Diagnostic and Laboratory Tests” on a daily basis. It is my go-to resource for accurate and up-to-date information. The inclusion of Canadian lab values, SI units, and cultural considerations make it invaluable for my practice. I appreciate the consistent format of each test entry, which allows me to quickly find the information I need. The full-color illustrations are also a helpful visual aid. Overall, this manual is a must-have for any Canadian healthcare professional.

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Don’t wait any longer to upgrade your diagnostic and laboratory testing resource. Order “Pagana’s Canadian Manual of Diagnostic and Laboratory Tests, 3rd Edition” today and experience the difference it can make in your practice.

Product Details

  • UNIQUE! Canadian guidelines are highlighted by a maple leaf icon in the text margin for easy identification and reference.
  • UNIQUE! A description of commonly performed laboratory methods explains methods used to evaluate blood, urine, spinal fluid, and other specimens.
  • UNIQUE! Cultural Considerations boxes highlight important aspects of working with patients from the diverse cultural and racial backgrounds of the Canadian population, such as Indigenous communities.
  • UNIQUE! Coverage of the clinical significance of test results explains why a given test result indicates specific diseases.
  • UNIQUE! SI units in the Normal Findings section of appropriate tests offer quick and easy reference (conventional units also included).
  • UNIQUE! Related Tests sections list tests that provide similar information or are used to evaluate the same body system, disease process, or symptom.
  • Information on Canadian standard precautions and procedures covers those set forth by the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission, as well as Canadian screening protocols such as those set out in the Canadian Cancer Society Screening Guidelines.
  • Blood studies coverage includes Canadian test-tube colouring classifications and guidelines for the correct order and process of collecting blood samples in Canada.
  • Necessary consideration is given to the differences between provinces/territories (and institutions) in regard to privacy legislation, obtaining consent, agency guidelines, procedure protocols, and the availability of tests.
  • Coverage of Canadian privacy laws and legislation includes PHIPA and PIPEDA, the Canadian Labour Code, policies for DNA collection, reporting of infections such as Chlamydia, and much more.
  • Up-to-date Canadian statistics are provided for topics such as STDs and C. difficile.

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