Examination Paediatrics (5th Edition)

Description

Examination Paediatrics is an essential guide for medical trainees undertaking paediatric clinical examinations.

Aligned with current practice and examination format, this new edition provides guidance on history taking, examination procedure, relevant investigations, and management for the majority of chronic paediatric clinical problems encountered in paediatric hospital practice and community paediatric practice.

Key Features

• Extended cardiology focus with over 50 colour images
• Catchy mnemonics to aid recall
• 5 new long cases, including hypopituitarism, neurofibromatosis type 1 and Rett syndrome
• 8 new short cases, including lymphadenopathy, ataxia and nystagmus
• Tips on body language, attitude and the motivation needed to pass your clinical exams

Table of Contents

1. Chapter 1 – Approach to the examination
2. Chapter 2 – The long case
3. Chapter 3 – The short case
4. Chapter 4 – Achievement psychology
5. Chapter 5 – Behavioural and developmental paediatrics
6. Chapter 6 – Cardiology
7. Chapter 7 – Endocrinology
8. Chapter 8 – Gastroenterology
9. Chapter 9 – Genetics and dysmorphology
10. Chapter 10 – Haematology
11. Chapter 11 – Neonatology
12. Chapter 12 – Nephrology
13. Chapter 13 – Neurology
14. Chapter 14 – Oncology
15. Chapter 15 – The respiratory system
16. Chapter 16 – Rheumatology
17. Suggested reading
18. Quick reference mnemonics

Author Biography

Wayne Harris, MBBS, MRCP(UK), FRACP, Senior Staff Specialist in Paediatrics, West Moreton South Burnett Health Service District; Senior Lecturer, Department of Paediatrics and Child Health, University of Queensland, Australia