Part I: Basic medical science of the renal and urinary systems:
Basic Principles
Organization of the Kidneys
Renal Function
The Kidneys in Disease
The Lower Urinary Tract
Part II: Clinical assessment:
Common Presentations of Renal Disease
History and Examination
Investigation and Imaging
Part III: Self-assessment
Overall this book covers the renal curriculum very well. There is
an emphasis on theoretical knowledge but also some good practical
clinical information present to aid the student on clinical
placement. I found this book very easy to read and intuitive in the
way each section follows. I would not change this formula.
I think the current system of 'pull out' boxes works well and too
many types of boxes may overcomplicate. For me the mix is very
good.
Dr Steve Riley, Senior Lecturer in Nephrology, Cardiff, July
2009
The book certainly covers the curriculum, no doubt.
This is an impressive piece of work & if really done by a medical
student then hats off to them. Well done. As noted above, it is
readable & nicely laid out with good diagrams & figures.
Paddy Gibson, Nephrologist, Department of Renal Medicine, Royal
Infirmary of Edinburgh, EDINBURGH
This is a very helpful book for revision of the complex renal and
urinary systems. The book is full of diagrams, tables and flow
charts which simplify learning of these difficult specialities. I
feel that the basic sciences at the start of the book is more
appropriate for the earlier years of medical school where I feel it
would be useful for PBL cases, however, the book was also useful
during my 4th year clinical attachment on the renal wards, where
this book was a great revision tool.
Steve Gilchrist, Medical Student, University of Edinburgh, Jun
2009
A great series! Clearly written, great diagrams, lots of questions,
great for revision. Easy to dip into and out of! A great overview
of the Renal System!
A must have for all those in their clinical years and approaching
finals!
Sarah Edwards, Peninsula Medical School, 27th Feb 2009
The language used is very easy to understand. The content
concentrates on breadth rather than depth is therefore useful for
revision..the diagrams are very clear and concise, often explaining
the concepts better than the texts. Also the little 'pointer' boxes
attracted me to useful information. I particular liked the flow
charts for diagnosis.
The different ways of testing knowledge in the self assessment
section is very useful.
Overall the book is very useful for revision purposes with clear,
easy to understand text and diagrams with a substantial clinical
section.
Fatima Rashid, University of Keele, July 2008
Never underestimate the importance of the kidney! At first glance,
the renal system may not excite but this concise summary of a
fairly complex system would make a useful addition to your
collection of medical books. You will undoubtedly find yourself
referring to this book time and again. It covers everything from
the renin-angitoensin system to dialysis to prostate cancer. The
book encompasses the anatomy, physiology and diseases of the renal
and urinary systems in an easy to read format. Finally, as with all
books in the Crash Course series, there is an extensive
self-assessment section with MCQs and SAQs.
Michael Wilson, University of Glasgow, Jul 2008
Crash Course is a simple concise summary of the basics of renal
physiology and pharmacology. It provides an excellent basis for
last minute revision for the renal compnent of the medical
curriculum or BMedSci.
Amazon reviewer, 2000
Average Ratings on Naked Truth
Content: 5/5
Readability: 5/5
Use for Revision: 5/5
Recommend to a friend: 5/5
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