Benjamin Djulbegovic, ed. 253 pages. New York: Churchill Livingstone; 1992. $44.95.

The art of choosing optimal workup and therapeutic intervention for the wide range of hematologic disorders is an increasingly difficult task for the practicing physician. Medical technology, particularly in the field of hematology, is rapidly advancing with the onset of recombinant DNA technology, new chemotherapy regimens, and new diagnostic modalities. The literature must be continually updated for optimal decision making.

Reasoning and Decision Making in Hematology uses algorithms to present a comprehensive and up-to-date review that defines and facilitates decision making for hematologic disorders commonly encountered in clinical practice. Specific diagnostic studies with normal and abnormal ranges are summarized in the beginning of each algorithm; definitive therapeutic interventions are described throughout the algorithm. Recommended therapeutic decisions are based on positive or negative diagnostic study results. A comprehensive list of alternative disorders refers to other algorithms if results of diagnostic studies suggest an alternative hematologic disorder. The concentrated information contained in this book could be a valuable resource to the practicing physician in day-to-day office decision making.