Kidney Dialysis and Transplants - the 'at your fingertips' guide: The at Your Fingertips Guide (At Your Fingertips)

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. Kidney Dialysis and Transplants - the 'at your fingertips' guide is an invaluable reference guide which offers straightforward, authoritative and practical information about managing a kidney condition. Written by a consultant nephrologist and a renal nurse, this manual answers all the questions that people with a kidney condition want to ask, including those questions that they may be embarrassed about or not have time to ask their doctor. It examines the psychological issues involved, from initial reactions to being diagnosed with kidney failure, to the stresses faced by kidney patients and This Is An Accessible Reference Guide Aimed At Kidney Failure Sufferers And Their Families. It Provides Authoritative And Practical Information About Managing A Kidney Condition From The Initial Diagnosis To Strategies For Coping. Kidneys perform many functions that are necessary for a healthy body.