Core Paediatrics and Child Health - Softcover

Reseña del editor

This book is an account of child health tailored for the new curriculum. Reflecting the move away from the traditional hospital orientated focus the contents reflects an analysis of what medical students need to know related to child health right across the curriculum. With an author team at the forefront of curriculum development this is a textbook of child health integrating the scientific and clinical and addressing all social, preventative and primary care aspects of child health. There is also thorough coverage of the key paediatric conditions treated in the hospital context. Each chapter will, as appropriate address the following:
Anatomy
Physiology and pathophysiology
Aetiology
History; Physical examination
Principles of management
Prevention
Community and social and ethical issues