Advanced Patient Monitoring in Practice

Understanding why tests are carried out and interpreting them correctly is vital in terms not only of making the correct diagnosis, but also in monitoring both disease and drug therapy. Patients often ask about tests that they have had or are likely to undergo. These include screening tests, such as cervical smears or mammograms, as well as diagnostic specific tests such as blood tests, X-rays and scans. This short course follows directly on from Patient Monitoring in Practice and builds upon the understanding gained about the purpose and rationale for testing and monitoring patients and will help you to explain the tests to patients and carers.