Paediatrics at a Glance

by Lawrence Miall (Author), Mary Rudolf (Author), Mary Rudolf (Author), Lawrence Miall (Author), Malcolm I. Levene (Author)

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  Paperback
  2002

  $3.40

  This text provides a useful aid as a revision book on paediatrics and as a guide for students preparing for the OSCE (objective structured clinical examination) part of examinations. Taking its approach from the community and primary care angle, the book provides information for the new curriculum requirements. It is laid out in 3 sections: Part 1 - The Paediatric Patient, covering background paediatric information. Part 2 - An Approach to Diagnosis, covering important and common problems and symptoms as they present to the doctor. Part 3 - Key Paediatric Conditions, covering approximately 50 key paediatric conditions that medical students are required to know under the new curriculum.

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  Paperback
  2007

  $4.32

  Commended in the Paediatric category at the British Medical Association Book Awards 2008 This popular title in the at a Glance series is structured into seven sections which reflect the full range of paediatrics and the real-life presentation of children. With new material on childhood obesity, allergy and living with chronic illness, Paediatrics at a Glance reflects the changing face of modern paediatrics and now features: * Organisation by presenting symptom or problem, making the text highly relevant to clinical practice and problem-based learning * Key points on history, examination and investigations listed with each presentation for rapid revision * Expanded material on investigations, congenital abnormalities, newborn screening and immunisations * Highly visual colour presentation and self-assessment case studies to make revision more rewarding Paediatrics at a Glance is an ideal companion for anyone about to start a paediatric attachment or module and will appeal to medical students, junior doctors and GP trainees. In addition, the text will provide valuable insight for nursing students, physiotherapists and other health professionals.