Here's a portable, concise guide to differential diagnosis for over 900 signs, symptoms and clinical disorders. Differential diagnoses are listed both by presenting sign or symptom and by clinical disorder, so you can confirm your diagnosis accurately, completely, and quickly. This is a versatile, easy-to-use reference you'll consult every day.Authored by Fred Ferri, the respected expert responsible for best-selling titles such as Ferri's Clinical Advisor, Ferri's Fast Facts, and Practical Guide to the Care of the Medical Patient. Portable and practical for fast reference on the differential diagnosis of over 900 items encountered in both in-patient and out-patient settings. Organized alphabetically for easy access Presents differential diagnoses both by sign and symptom and by disorder so you can quickly locate the information you need. Comprehensive but concise, and small enough to fit in your pocket. List diagnostic possibilities in declining order of incidence, helping you to focus on the likeliest diagnosis.
This has helped me start to sort out differntial diagnosises. Found it helpful.
Ferri's Differential Diagnosis
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 18 years ago
I'm currently a NP student. I love this book. It provides a short reference of differentials. I even bought copies for my friends. thanks
Best pocket DD book
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 18 years ago
I bought 3 differant pocket books for differential dx, this one was hands down the best. Plus the cover is plastic coated, so it does not bang up easily.
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