Essential Paediatrics and Child Health

Essential Paediatrics and Child Health is a comprehensive, practical guide for medical students and junior doctors, offering step-by-step guidance on the assessment, diagnosis, and management of pediatric disorders. Organized in a system-based format, the text integrates basic and clinical science with core clinical competencies, supporting both learning and practice. Fully updated with advances in genetics, imaging, prescribing, and national guidelines, this edition also provides tools to help students excel in clinical placements, examinations, and OSCEs.

Key Features

• System-Based Organization: Paediatric disorders presented by body system for easy navigation.
• Step-by-Step Guidance: Covers symptom assessment, history taking, examination, investigation, diagnosis, management, patient education, and follow-up.
• Learning Tools: Includes key-point boxes, “at-a-glance” summaries, navigation diagrams, and links to guidelines.
• Student Support: Sections on clinical placement success, self-assessment, exam preparation, and OSCE readiness.
• Updated Content: Covers communication, imaging techniques, genetics and epigenetics, prescribing, toxicology, and latest disease management advances.
• Interactive Companion Website: Provides physical examination videos, patient scenarios, and multiple-choice questions.
• Visual Aids: Full-colour images and innovative learning features enhance understanding and retention.