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The new edition of Clinical Biochemistry covers all aspects of the subject needed by medical students .It is a volume in the Illustrated Colour Text series, with the subject matter divided into double-page spreads; this makes the information very accessible to the reader. Full use is made ofFlow charts and other graphicsClinical 'boxes'Summary pointsCase historiesClinical photographsThe whole orientation of the book is to concentrate on how clinical biochemistry relates to the care of the patient and to ensure that the medical student understands how to interpret laboratory results. By contrast, the reader is not overburdened by descriptions of laboratory techniquesReviews'The new edition of Clinical Biochemistry covers all aspects of the subject needed by medical students. Great layout with flow charts, clinical 'boxes', summary points, case histories and clinical photographs. This book successfully relates clinical biochemistry to the care of the patient. Covers clinical biochemistry from the point of view of the clinician using the diagnostic service and doesn't overburden with description of laboratory techniques. Useful not only through medical school but also to improve understanding of biochemistry at more advanced levels for clinical practice.'-- 3rd Year Medical Student , Edinburgh University, September 2004FeaturesCovers clinical biochemistry from the point of view of the clinician using the diagnostic service.Presented in easily accessible double page spreadsIncludes mini case histories and key point boxes.Well illustrated with four colour drawings and clinical photographs.What's NewFive new double page spreads: Urinalysis; Dynamic function tests; Point of care testing; Inborn errors of metabolism; Body fluids (CSF and Ascites)New co-author: Dr Murphy (Dundee)###