Product Description

An accessible reference guide aimed at kidney failure sufferers and their families providing authoritative and practical information about managing a kidney condition from the initial diagnosis to strategies for coping. Medical terms are explained in layman's language and questions are answered that patients may be afraid to ask their doctors. A list of organisations to contact for further help and support is also included.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #358413 in Books
• Published on: 2002-04-01
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 324 pages

Review
'Should help patients take up the challenge of kidney failure, and use the treatments on offer to maximum advantage, thereby enabling them to live longer, healthier lives.' - Terry Feest, Professor of Clinical Nephrology, Southmead Hospital, Bristol.

About the Author
Dr Andy Stein MD, MRCP (UK) is Consultant Nephrologist and General Physician at the University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust. Janet Wild RGN is Clinical Education Manager at Baxter Healthcare Ltd.

Customer Reviews

Kidney dialysis at your fingertips
This excellent book is written in a question and answer format, and can be easily understood by anyone, even those with a basic knowledge. It deals with many issues including medication, diet, taking holidays, benefits available, what to expect from dialysis, both haemo- and peritoneal and how to go about having a transplant.
Highly recommended as a starter book.