Buch, Englisch, Format (B × H): 216 mm x 276 mm
Buch, Englisch, Format (B × H): 216 mm x 276 mm
ISBN: 978-0-443-27898-3
Verlag: Churchill Livingstone
The Science of Paediatrics: MRCPCH Mastercourse, 2nd Edition, provides essential background preparation for the MRCPCH Theory and Science examination and is fully mapped to the MRCPCH syllabus. This book covers a wide range of topics, including the role of science and research in paediatrics, epidemiology, palliative medicine, ethics, pharmacology and therapeutics, statistics, evidence-based paediatrics, patient safety, and quality improvement.
“This book is an invaluable resource on the science of paediatrics. You will not find this material anywhere else”. -Prof Steve Turner, President, Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health - Includes MRCPCH exam-format questions in each chapter to test understanding
- All clinical specialities covered by clinical specialists, including perinatal and neonatal medicine, genetics, adolescent medicine, ophthalmology, and hearing
- Provides an overview of relevant anatomy and physiology, with emphasis on embryology to explain many congenital abnormalities
- Focuses on the application and interpretation of investigations
- Includes explanation of pharmacological and other treatment
- Provides examples of recent advances in science and clinical care
- An eBook version is included with purchase. The eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references, with the ability to search, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud
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Introduction - The important role of science and research in paediatrics
Epidemiology and public health
History and examination
Normal child development
Developmental problems and the child with special needs
Paediatric emergencies and critical care
Accidents and poisoning
Child protection
Genetics
Perinatal medicine
Neonatal medicine
Growth and puberty
Nutrition
Gastroenterology
Infection and immunity
Allergy
Respiratory medicine
Cardiology
Nephrology
Genitalia
Hepatology
Oncology
Haematology
Emotions and behaviour
Dermatology
Diabetes and endocrinology
Musculoskeletal disorders
Neurology
Metabolic medicine
Ophthalmology
Hearing and balance
Adolescent medicine
Global child health
Palliative medicine
Ethics
Pharmacology and therapeutics
Clinical research
Statistics
Evidence based paediatrics
Quality improvement and the clinician
