This is a comprehensive practical guide to the assessment of competence of health professionals across the continuum of medical education and practice. The authors affirm the importance of using high-quality assessment methods and systems for the good of society in order to fulfill a primary obligation to the public and patients. The first edition was published close to a decade ago. MORE

The depth of coverage of hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, and continuous renal replacement over the 29 sections and 98 chapters is impressive. The book also thoroughly covers less common nephrology topics in pediatrics and pregnancy while also providing recommendations for nutrition and psychosocial issues. MORE

This book is considered a necessary resource in the field of medical genetics. It is extremely helpful and should be on the shelves of all genetics clinicians, and it is a unique guide for teachers of medical genetics. MORE

This edition continues the grand tradition of Tietz with its superb coverage of clinical chemistry and molecular diagnostics. I will be very interested in watching it mature in hematology, coagulation, microbiology, and transfusion medicine over the editions, as this new foray is not yet competitive with currently available subject-specific books. MORE