abstract
- Discover Radiology: Chest X-ray Interpretation is a problem oriented, clinically focused and vividly visual text book that is a complete and comprehensive learning resource for medical students and doctors alike. This textbook will rapidly improve mastery of the chest radiograph, diagnostic accuracy and refine differential diagnoses. Never before has such an illustrated guide to chest x-ray competency been published. Throughout the book, the authors incorporate evidence-based techniques to enhance learning and skill development. The sections of the book are deliberately segmented and sequenced to facilitate transfer of concepts into skills. Each chapter has a structured introduction as an advanced cognitive organiser to help situate the material, as well as a case-based example to activate prior knowledge, provide authentic content, and reinforce the material. To improve application of the knowledge in the clinical setting, the book is filled with valuable checklists, job aides and full page high resolution images and illustrations. This text-book is a comprehensive and visually exciting tool that finally addresses the crucial skill of chest x-ray interpretation and makes the journey of learning enjoyable. Total of 871 comprehensive pages including 784 figures and 1581 high detail original illustrations! Knowledge through discovery!