Bookeditor, Tom Lissauer ; deputy editor, Will Carroll ; associate editors, Robert Dinwiddie, Michael Hall ; foreword by Neena Modi.
Summary: "The Science of Paediatrics, MRCPCH Mastercourse, provides essential background preparation for the MRCPCH Theory and Science examination. It contains an up-to-date review of the application of science to everyday paediatric clinical practice, whether it is interpreting clinical signs or investigations, prescribing drugs or identifying best management. Although this understanding is essential in order to make informed clinical decisions, it is difficult to obtain as it is not usually covered in clinical textbooks"-- publisher's description.
Contents:
Front Matter. Copyright. Foreword. Preface. List of Contributors. 1. The role of science and research in paediatrics
2. Epidemiology and public health
3. History and examination
4. Normal child development
5. Developmental problems and the child with special needs
6.Paediatric emergencies and critical care
7. Accidents and poisoning
8. Child protection
9. Genetics
10. Perinatal medicine
11. Neonatal medicine
12. Growth and puberty
13. Nutrition
14. Gastroenterology
15. Infection and immunity
16. Allergy
17. Respiratory medicine
18. Cardiology
19. Nephrology
20. Genital disorders
21. Hepatology
22. Oncology
23. Haematology
24. Child and adolescent mental health
25. Dermatology
26. Diabetes and endocrinology
27. Musculoskeletal disorders
28. Neurology
29. Metabolic medicine
30. Ophthalmology
31. Hearing and balance
32. Adolescent medicine
33. Global child health
34. Palliative medicine
35. Ethics
36. Pharmacology and therapeutics
37. Clinical research
38. Statistics
39. Evidence-based paediatrics
40. Quality improvement and the clinician.