A book of six exam papers structured in a similar format and at the same level of the MRCP (Paediatric) exam. Each paper consists of 10 data interpretation questions, 5 grey cases and 20 picture tests.
This book is “innovative and original in assisting the reader to apply the principles of science to paediatric practice . Professor Neena Modi, President, Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health. The Science of Paediatrics, MRCPCH Mastercourse, provides essential background preparation for the MRCPCH Theory and Science examination. It contains an up-to-date review of the application of science to everyday paediatric clinical practice, whether it is interpreting clinical signs or investigations, prescribing drugs or identifying best management. Although this understanding is essential in order to make informed clinical decisions, it is diffi cult to obtain as it is not usually covered in clinical textbooks. Key features • MRCPCH exam-format questions embedded in each chapter to test understanding • Emphasis on embryology to explain many congenital abnormalities • An overview of the relevant anatomy and physiology • Focus on the application and interpretation of investigations • Examples of recent advances in science and clinical research that have benefi tted the children’s care • All clinical specialties covered by paediatric specialists. • Chapters covering evidence-based paediatrics, statistics, ethics and quality improvement.
MCQs are now an established part of higher examinations and form a useful means of revision for the candidate. The questions in this book have been compiled as a result of the restructuring of the MRCP examination to allow for earlier specialization in paediatrics. Clearly laid out in the familiar MCQ format and containing approximately 350 questions grouped according to topic, this book covers all areas in paediatrics including statistics and pharmacology. Neurology, neonatology, growth and development, cardiology, respiratory medicine, gastrointestinal medicine and genetics are given particular attention. This book will give the student valuable practice in answering multiple choice questions and testing his knowledge of paediatrics. It should prove a valuable purchase for the MRCP Part 1 candidate as well as any student with an interest in the subject area.
The definitive guide to revision for the MRCPCH examination. 25 Chapters covering all areas the MRCPCH syllabus in note format. Concise presentation of information, with hints and tips. Vital facts presented in an attractive user-friendly format. Diagrams, pie charts, lists, illustrations and bullet points to aid learning.
This companion book to Volume 1 contains chapters on Infectious Diseases, Metabolic Medicine, Neonatology, Neurology, Ophthalmology, Respiratory, Rheumatology and Statistics.
Suitable for candidates preparing for the MRCPCH exam, this title includes 24 specialty-based chapters that provide concise information in an accessible format.
This second edition has been fully updated to present a comprehensive guide to the field of paediatrics. The renowned author and editor team from the UK, Asia and the USA, provide practical advice on the diagnosis, investigation techniques and treatment of a wide range of childhood disorders, both surgical and non surgical, including haematological, endocrine, urinary and ophthalmological. Four new chapters discuss paediatric rehabilitation, prescribing for children, child abuse and neglect, and practical paediatric procedures.
This is a clinical manual providing succinct, evidence-based guidelines to the diagnosis and management of approximately 100 common paediatric problems, as well as additional material on examination of children, milestone checks, immunisations, etc. Each clinical problem is covered in 1-3 pages of text, and the treatment recommendations are supported by references to the best available guidelines, websites and other reference material. The book helps to bridge the gap between primary and secondary care, so that it is clear when and where to manage the ill child - when to refer for hospital care, and when to manage within the primary care setting. A succinct manual for the treatment of common paediatric problemsEach problem will be discussed according to a set templateTreatment recommendations will be backed up with evidence (references to the best available guidelines and sources)The book will help bridge the gap between primary and secondary care management of problems
Written by the same author team as the successful and well-regarded Concise Paediatrics for postgraduates, Easy Paediatrics is a textbook specifically written for medical students. Easy Paediatrics is structured in a systems-based fashion, with additional chapters on subjects such as history and examination, development, genetics, emergencies and surgery. The material is presented logically with presentations, clinical findings, investigations and management options, and useful boxes covering differential diagnoses, causes and complications are also included to complete the picture. Clinical photographs and illustrative diagrams are provided throughout to help the student visualise what they are reading about, and the book is enhanced by a companion website, which contains OSCE-style clinical scenarios and MCQs for all the body systems, so the reader can test what they have learned. Presented in an easy-to-remember style, Easy Paediatrics gives the medical student everything they need to succeed in their paediatrics modules, without bombarding them with excess knowledge that will not be covered in their exams.