Self-Assessment Collected Review

This title presents self-assessment colour reviews in medicine. Each book covers a specialist area of medicine and the format enables the reader to consider a problem fully and then devise a solution. This superbly illustrated review provides coverage of the range of issues liable to confront practitioners in the field of clinical nephrology and renal transplantation. Containing questions designed to educate as well as test knowledge, the title features 220 case presentations depicting all aspects of the kidney speciality and will be of use to all those involved in the care of nephrology patients. The questions are pitched at different levels of expertise and are followed by detailed explanatory answers. Many illustrations feature clinical photographs and diagnostic imaging, while some questions involve interpretation of biochemical or haematological data. The authors have taken account of the latest developments in the field and the title provides a fully up-to-date review for experienced practitioners and physicians in training. The book is clinically based, with well-written questions followed by clear and succinct answers... it will certainly stimulate trainees in both general medicine and nephrology to read more renal physiology. Journal of the Royal College of Physicians of London A highly educational and testing book. A copy should be reserved for the bedside locker of all nephrologists-to-be and perhaps the fervent membership candidate. Irish Journal of Medical Science