"This book provides an essential guide to the examination of children in the context of the postgraduate clinical examination - MRCP Part II or DCH. The system-by-system approach and notation style are designed to aid revision, and throughout there is advice on how best to impress the examiners as well as make progress with the uncooperative child."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved
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. - 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
A book of 120 practice data interpretation questions and answers to help candidates prepare for this section of the MRCP Part II (Paeds) examination. Answers are explained and reflect the marking system. All common laboratory results are represented andthe range of topics is wide. Questions are grouped randomly into mock papers to simulate the exam situation. The MRCP part II (Paeds) includes a 45 min 'data interpretation section' consisting of 10 laboratory results eg ECGs, EEGs, audiograms etc. The candidate will be asked to give likely diagnosis(es) and further investigations required. This title is one of the new Paediatric Revision Series - 5 titles all of which should be published bt April 1995 in time for the annual BPA (British Paediatric Association) meeting. Winrow: 100 Paediatric Picture Tests (published January 1994), Field et al: Grey Cases for Paediatric Examinations, Stephenson/O'Callaghan: Data Interpretation for Paediatric Examinations, Stephenson/Wallace: Clinical Paediatrics for Postgraduate Examination 2E, Cade et al: An Aid to the Paediatric MRCP viva. The paediatric MRCP is sat 3 times a year (January, April, September) with the viva following on 6 weeks after the written examination.
This book is a concise learning guide dedicated to the full scope of pediatric history-taking and clinical examination, for use in OSCEs as well as clinical life. It guides the reader simply and methodically through what to ask when taking a history, and how to perform a comprehensive physical examination. The book contains more than 30 “History Stations” covering the most common pediatric cases, as well as 10 “Examination Stations” covering examinations of the different body system. It provides students and resident doctors worldwide with the necessary core information for pediatric history-taking and clinical examination, all in a brief and interesting format. The book adopts a reader-friendly format through a lecture-note style and the use of Key Points, Clinical Tips, Notes, Tables, and Boxes listing the most important features. It is also richly illustrated, demonstrating the correct way to perform clinical examinations. Written “by a resident, for residents and medical students,” this book has been revised, foreworded, and peer-reviewed by fourteen prominent authorities in the field of Pediatrics from various parts of the world (including the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Italy, Canada, and India), and from different universities (Illinois, Pennsylvania, Washington, Oxford, Edinburgh, Keele, Melbourne, Toronto, Parma, and Florence Universities). These experts recommend this book for medical students, pediatric residents, and pediatric practitioners, as well as pediatricians.
Designed primarily to assist candidates in passing clinical examinations in paediatrics, particularly at the postgraduate level. All long and short cases have been extensively rewritten in this new edition. More comprehensive background notes and management guidelines are also included.
"This book is innovative and original in assisting the reader to apply the principles of science to paediatric practice" -Professor Neena Modi, Former 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. - 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 benefitted the children's care - All clinical specialties covered by paediatric specialists - Chapters covering evidence-based paediatrics, statistics, ethics and quality improvement
This book has been designed to specifically assist candidates in passing clinical examinations in paediatrics, particularly at post-graduate level. Candidates for the FRACP and MRCPCH (UK) have found previous editions valuable Undergraduates and postgraduates for any paediatric examinations with a clinical component, including those with an OSCE format, should find this book a useful study aid and reference.
This book highlights the most commonly encountered cases in paediatric practice. This is a useful guide for the undergraduate medical students preparing for the practical and viva voce competitive examinations. Postgraduate students, practicing paediatricians and teachers find it a valuable reference source. About the Author : - R. Arvind, MBBS, DCH, DNB, Consultant Paediatrician and Neomatologist, Managing Director, Vathsalya Speciality Hospital, Basaveshwarnagar, Bangalore, India.
