Description
This book from experienced paediatricians Professor Alf Nicholson and Professor Kevin Dunne covers the essential elements needed throughout the career of those who treat children and adolescents.Based on the current paediatric training curriculum, this book includes the core basics (section 1), the various symptom-based presentations (section 2) all with input from renowned sub-specialists in Paediatrics, the common presentations relating to age that are seen in primary care (section 3) and the skills you need to have to be a successful trainee or consultant in Paediatrics (section 4). All of the chapters have high quality clinical and radiology images as appropriate and have additional typical case scenarios to highlight the learning points.This book is unique in that it caters for undergraduate students through to postgraduate trainees in paediatrics or general practice, and the working GP or consultant.- Clinical vignettes to highlight key learning points- Over 90 case scenarios sprinkled throughout the book with clinical pearls, interpretation of investigations and pitfalls to avoid for each scenario- List of key points to be obtained from a consultation to support doctors in the clinic- All key procedures in neonatology and paediatrics are covered- Problem-solving practice to test knowledge- Section 4 hosts unique chapters not least safe practice, dealing with uncertainty, the avoidance of errors, ethical dilemmas, ECG and laboratory interpretation of results, neonatal and paediatric procedures and critical journal reading- High-quality clinical pictures, cardiac pictures, ECGs and radiology images to support learning- Content suitable for students, GPs and specialists- Includes 20 podcasts
Table of Contents
SECTION 1 The Core Essentials1. The Big Picture in Child Health2. Taking a History3. The Paediatric Examination4. The Newborn and the Six-Week Examination5. Feeding Issues and Faltering Growth6. Growth and Puberty7. Understanding Childhood and Adolescent ObesitySECTION 2 A Symptom-Based Approach8. Common Problems in Newborns9. Evaluating the Dysmorphic Child10. Anaemia – The Pale Child11. Congenital Heart Disease12. The Child With a Cough13. The Child With Diarrhoea14. Diabetes Mellitus in Childhood and Adolescence15. The Child With a Fever16. Food Allergies in Children17. The Child With Frequent Infections18. The Child With Headaches19. Inborn Errors of Metabolism20. Joint Pains in Childhood21. Problems Relating to the Kidneys22. Neurodisability23. The Child With a Rash24. Safeguarding Infants and Children25. The Child With a Seizure26. Severe Illness in Infancy and Childhood27. Surgical Problems in Infancy and ChildhoodSECTION 3 Paediatrics in Everyday Practice28. Common Presentations in Infancy29. Frequent Flyers in the Toddler Years30. Issues in School-Going Children31. Adolescent HealthSECTION 4 The Skills Required to Be a Successful Paediatrician32. Clinical Reasoning and the Clinical Consultation33. Learning From Clinical Events34. Illness Without Disease35. Professionalism, Advocacy and Ethics in Child Health36. Interpretation of Laboratory Results37. ECG Interpretation38. Critical Appraisal of the Literature39. Practical Procedures in Neonatology and Paediatrics
