Examination Paediatrics, 5th Edition

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:

Chapter 1 - Approach to the examination

Chapter 2 - The long case

Chapter 3 - The short case

Chapter 4 - Achievement psychology

Chapter 5 - Behavioural and developmental paediatrics

Chapter 6 - Cardiology

Chapter 7 - Endocrinology

Chapter 8 - Gastroenterology

Chapter 9 - Genetics and dysmorphology

Chapter 10 - Haematology

Chapter 11 - Neonatology

Chapter 12 - Nephrology

Chapter 13 - Neurology

Chapter 14 - Oncology

Chapter 15 - The respiratory system

Chapter 16 - Rheumatology

Suggested reading

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