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Pediatric nephrology : a handbook for training health care providers [E-Book]

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Publication details: Singapore : World Scientific Pub. Co., 2012.Description: 1 online resource (xxxi, 702 pages) : illustrations (some color)Content type:

text

Media type:

computer

Carrier type:

online resource

ISBN:

9789814327565
9814327565
1280669322
9781280669323
9786613646255
6613646253

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Online resources:

Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust OpenAthens account holders click here for access

Contents:

Section 1. Evaluation of renal function -- section 2. Presenting features of renal disease -- section 3. Specific diseases of the kidneys/urinary tract -- section 4. Special topics in renal disease.

Summary: The focus of this book is to provide a nephrology reference manual for the developing pediatrician and pediatric nephrologist. Its objective is not only to inform but also to teach - one that inspires thinking in the reader. The contents and level of teaching in the manual are intended for trainees at four different levels: medical student, intern, resident and fellow. This handbook provides what other nephrology textbooks cannot - a useful and practical guidebook that is written to teach at a level that is appropriate for various stages of learning. Each chapter focuses on a specific topic, followed by several patient cases, and with an answer and discussion of each case.

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Item type	Home library	Class number	URL	Status	Date due	Barcode
Electronic book	Stenhouse Library		Link to resource	Available

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Section 1. Evaluation of renal function -- section 2. Presenting features of renal disease -- section 3. Specific diseases of the kidneys/urinary tract -- section 4. Special topics in renal disease.

The focus of this book is to provide a nephrology reference manual for the developing pediatrician and pediatric nephrologist. Its objective is not only to inform but also to teach - one that inspires thinking in the reader. The contents and level of teaching in the manual are intended for trainees at four different levels: medical student, intern, resident and fellow. This handbook provides what other nephrology textbooks cannot - a useful and practical guidebook that is written to teach at a level that is appropriate for various stages of learning. Each chapter focuses on a specific topic, followed by several patient cases, and with an answer and discussion of each case.