Publisher's Synopsis
This book is ideal for candidates taking the examination for membership of the Royal College of Physicians of the United Kingdom (MRCP). The second part of the examination takes the form of a written paper consisting of clinical case analysis and interpretation of data, radiology and pathology. These questions cover all medical specialities.As part of a series of speciality-specific books for MRCP candidates, this volume focuses on Nephrology (renal medicine) which accounts for 10% of the MRCP exam. It consists of a series of questions dealing with all aspects of this subject, similar to those asked in the MRCP examination. The book offers answers and explanations, which give experience in responding to MRCP questions, as well as providing educational material to enhance learning.The book is written by experts in the field of Nephrology and nephrological investigation, including a renal pathologist and radiologist with an interest in renal disease. This is in contrast to many of the MRCP publications that are written by generalists.
