A patient's guide to dialysis and transplantation / Roger Gabriel, renal physician, St. Mary's Hospital.

"This guide is for people who have developed severe kidney disease and require longterm treatment with kidney machines. There are about 2500 patients receiving dialysis in Great Britain. Approximately 1400 are waiting for a kidney transplant of which 70-80 are performed monthly. This book explains the choices available for kidney patients and explains the principles of the treatments. There are many misconceptions about the management of kidney failure. In a busy renal unit there is often insufficient time adequately to discuss the pros and cons of different treatments. This book is intended to be used by kidney patients in conjunction with information gained from their doctors and nurses."--Provided by publisher.