Paediatric Handbook

The Royal Children’s Hospital Melbourne Paediatric Handbook is a trusted and authoritative guide for the management of both common and serious childhood illnesses and disorders. Widely regarded as a core reference in paediatric care, this bestselling handbook supports students and healthcare professionals across medical, nursing, and allied health disciplines. It delivers concise, evidence-based information designed to assist clinicians in making safe and effective decisions at the point of care. Now in its tenth edition, the handbook reflects the latest clinical knowledge and best practices in paediatrics, ensuring relevance in modern healthcare settings.

Key Features

• Comprehensive, easy-to-access summaries of common and serious paediatric illnesses and disorders
• Fully aligned with the latest clinical practice guidelines
• Clear, evidence-based diagnostic and management algorithms
• Extensive coverage of resuscitation, medical emergencies, prescribing, therapeutics, medicine, surgery, and procedures
• Numerous full-colour photographs, illustrations, diagrams, and clinical images to enhance understanding
• Practical guidance on professional ethics and effective communication in paediatric consultations
• Updated content on refugee health and trans and gender-diverse healthcare
• Suitable for medical practitioners, nurses, allied health professionals, students, and trainees