Twenty-two American health care specialists critically assess the field of point-of-care testing (POCT). Eighteen chapters cover general principles and theory, quality issues, evidence-based medicine, the role of performance improvement in developing effective testing, practice guidelines, and critical pathways of care. Ten case studies examine individual tests and evidence-based literature supporting the improved patient outcomes from the use of POCT. The essays contribute to a greater under standing of what further studies need to be conducted to optimize the utilization of POCT. Enjoy this great book!

 

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