Delmar's Guide to Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests: Organized Alphabetically, 2nd Edition Doody's Expert Review Review Questionnaire ISBN: 9781418020675 ISBN-10: 1418020672 Copyright: 2010 Edition: 2nd Editor: Daniels, Rick Doody's Expert Review    Score: 76 Doody's Star Rating™ and Doody's Expert Review provide by Doody Enterprises, Inc. Reviewer: Barbara Miller,  MS, RN  (University of Oklahoma College of Nursing) Description Laboratory and diagnostic tests are arranged alphabetically for ease of use in this guide. Phonetic clues help with pronunciation of test names and a clock shows how much time is needed to conduct the test. Purpose The book provides thoroughly updated, state-of-the-art information for laboratory and diagnostic testing. It is unique in introducing an international perspective in a user-friendly format. Audience The intended audience is students and practitioners of nursing, medicine, and medical technology. This would be a good reference in the clinical setting for practitioners or students. Features The book covers laboratory and diagnostic test time requirements, equipment, indications, and rationale. The alphabetical listings make it easy to find a test, even if you don't know what kind of test it is. A unique feature is the inclusion of international implications for a diverse population. However, the book is wordy and does not make sufficient use of bulleted lists. The international aspect, while noteworthy, doesn't add significantly to its value. Assessment There are numerous diagnostic test reference books on the market. Mosby's Manual of Diagnostic and Laboratory Tests, 4th edition, Pagana and Pagana (Elsevier, 2010) uses a more visually appealing format and is a better book for students. However, Delmar's Guide would be a good reference for the clinical setting. Review Questionnaire Range Question Score 1-10 Are the author's objectives met? 8 1-10 Rate the worthiness of those objectives. 8 1-5 Is this written at an appropriate level? 5 1-5 Is there significant duplication? (1=significant, 5=insignificant) 3 1-5 Are there significant omissions? (1=significant, 5=insignificant) 4 1-5 Rate the authority of the authors. 4 1-5 Are there sufficient illustrations? 3 1-5 Rate the pedagogic value of the illustrations. 3 1-5 Rate the print quality of the illustrations. 3 1-5 Are there sufficient references? 3 1-5 Rate the currency of the references. N/A 1-5 Rate the pertinence of the references. 4 1-5 Rate the helpfulness of the index. 5 1-5 If important in this specialty, rate the physical appearance of the book 4 1-10 Is this a worthwhile contribution to the field? 8 1-10 If this is a 2nd or later edition, is this new edition needed? N/A ©2024 Doody Enterprises, Inc.