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An established author for healthcare professionals

Dr. Pagana has written 18 books, among these she has co-authored the number one best-selling book on healthcare diagnostic and laboratory testing. This book has sold more than 1,000,000 copies and has been translated into four languages.

Book Reviews, from Amazon.com:

Mosby's Manual of Diagnostic and Laboratory Tests
by Kathleen Deska Pagana, Timothy James Pagana

"Each section of the book describes all the relevant clinical procedures, using straightforward illustrations. Everything about it is practical. It is a versatile manual which every clinician and lab scientist, (including trainees), would value very much."

"Everything a nurse needs to know about diagnostic and laboratory tests. an essential and user friendly reference and companion in clinical practice or study. what more can I say?"

"An excellent book for the nursing student... with ample info regarding diagnostic and lab test. It gives info for normal, increased and decreased values, with reasons why they might be that way, which makes it easy to apply to your patient, especially in a care plan. I found it a very valuable to help me finish my care plans. I use it for all my clinical situations and know that it will be a great companion when I am at my clinical sites. Plus, much much more..."

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Mosby's Diagnostic and Laboratory Test Reference
by Kathleen Deska Pagana, Timothy James Pagana

"I felt that this was the most complete and EASY to use Lab book for nursing students, such as I. It even suggests what abnormals can mean clinically."

"Honestly, I don't give many books 5 stars, nor do I give many glowing reviews, but Mosby really did an outstanding job putting this book together. The format is friendly, the data is accurate, and the tests are all relevant in hospital or clinical settings. Great book and an invaluable reference for nurses and laboratorians alike!"

"This is a reference we use on our psych unit because it provides information in a quick and easy-to-use format for nurses who do not deal with medical issues on a regular basis. It has logical cross references and recommendations for further investigation."

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