Interpretation Skills Made Simple: ECG, X-ray & Lab Test Interpretation

Interpretation Skills Made Simple is a concise, high-yield guide designed to help medical students and doctors master the interpretation of essential investigations often encountered in clinical exams and everyday practice. Covering ECGs, chest X-rays, CT brain scans, ABGs, liver and renal function tests, CBCs, and urinalysis, the book takes a systematic, case-based approach that emphasizes understanding, pattern recognition, and practical decision-making.

Each section starts with the basics, followed by clinical examples, exam tips, and red-flag findings to reinforce key learning points. The final section brings everything together through integrated scenarios, encouraging critical thinking across multiple test modalities-just like in OSCEs and ward rounds.

• Medical students preparing for clinical exams (OSCEs, finals, Step 2 CK, PLAB 2)

• International Medical Graduates (IMGs) needing a refresher on investigation interpretation

• Foundation year (FY1/FY2) doctors and interns seeking a quick reference in clinical settings

• Clinical tutors and educators looking for practical case material to teach interpretation

• Nursing and physician associate students learning to correlate symptoms with investigations

This book is ideal for anyone looking to confidently read and interpret common investigations with clarity, speed, and clinical accuracy-skills that are crucial for both exam success and safe patient care.