This text is aimed mainly at those in the legal profession who deal with medical negligence. It sets out in simple language details of the structure and function of the kidneys and urinary tract,the chief methods of investigation of kidney disease, and the common disorders which confront the renal physician. Many illustrative cases are described.It is hoped that, in particular, barristers and solicitors will find the book an aid to comprehension of the technical and professional issues raised by cases with which they deal.
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I would strongly recommend this stimulating book to all those in the legal profession who deal with medical negligence. It will clarify for them the professional,ethical and technical apects of the cases they deal with. Medically qualified readers, especially nephrologists or general practitioners, will also benefit from this book. Journal of the Royal College of Physicians of London, Vol 32, No 6, Dec 1998. Laurence Baker has provided an excellent text covering all aspects of renal disease ... Those clinicians involved with medical litigation should be aware of this excellent text as it will add significantly to the value of their reports in that they will be aware that the lawyers with whom they act are well informed about renal matters. Nephrol Dial Transplant, Vol 13, 1998.
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Höhe: 234 mm
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978-1-85941-025-7 (9781859410257)
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Dr Laurence Baker, MA, MD, FRCP, FRCPE, Consultant Physician and Nephrologist, St Bartholomew's Hospital.
Investigation of Renal Disease; How Kidney Disease Presents to the Doctor; Urinary Tract Infection; Glomerulonnephritis, Vasculitis and Nephrotic Syndrome; Acute Renal failure; Unexplained Renal failure; Established Progressive Chronic Renal Failure-Complications and Management; Hypertension - Complications and Management; Diabetic Kidney Disease; Drugs, Poisons and the Kidney; Dialysis; Renal Transplantation; Urinary Tract Stones; Urinary Tract Obstruction; Tumours of the Kidney and Genito-Urinary Tract.
