This book is directed towards post-graduates who have passed Part I of
the examination for Membership of the Royal College of Physicians and
are preparing for Part II. However, it is hoped that physicians at all
stages of their careers will find some parts that interest them. Most of
the material has appeared in the Hospital Update series, 'Preparation
for MRCP', but this has been modified and expanded; many useful points
arising from correspondence relating to the series have been included,
and the authors would like to express their thanks to those who have
written. It is not intended that this should be used as a work of
reference, although there is detailed discussion of some subjects. Only
the written part of the examination is dealt with in detail, but the
introduction contains hints on tackling the clinical sections which the
authors hope the candidates will find valuable. There is, however, no
substitute for clinical practice under supervision. The questions in Vll
PREFACE the written section of the examination require short answers so
that marking may be easy and objective. This book contains questions
similar to those that may be encountered in the examination, but the
answers have been expanded as a basis for discussion. It is hoped that
this will encourage the candidate to read around the subjects covered,
and the authors recommend that the questions are used as a basis for
group discussion, as answers other than those in the text may be
considered.
