The Use and Abuse of Investigations - PCSA Online

Andy Ward, PCSA Clinical Lead, introduces The Use & Abuse of Investigations:

In this course you will learn:

To think about when we should use investigation
To think about when we shouldn’t use investigation
To discuss how to interpret some common results

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How many tests are we doing? 2 Topics | 1 Quiz

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How many tests are we doing?

The scale of testing in the NHS

When should you use tests? 4 Topics | 1 Quiz

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Tests in Diagnosis

The Use of Tests in Making Diagnoses

The Laboratory Testing Cycle

Sources of testing error

Case Based Discussion

Questions to ask before organising a test

Some Important Medical Statistics

Interpreting some common results 16 Topics | 8 Quizzes

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Full Blood Count

Interpreting the FBC

Interpreting U&Es

Liver Function Test

Liver Function Tests

Interpreting LFTs

Interpreting CRP

Thyroid Function Test

Thyroid Function Test

Interpreting the Thyroid Function Test

Interpreting HbA1c

Interpreting Urinalysis

Interpreting Lipids

The Use and Abuse of Investigations – Final Quiz