Examination Paediatrics - A Guide To Paediatric Training

This title is directed primarily towards health care professionals outside of the United States. 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. The third edition has been expanded significantly and updated fully. It highlights key facts the candidate should understand for postgraduate examinations - information about history taking, examination procedure, relevant investigations, helpful hints, aides memoire, useful lists and comprehensive management for chronic paediatric clinical problems seen in hospital based practice. Long case proforma is provided. All material has been reviewed by a team of subspecialists. A popular feature of this book is the detailed explanation of the attitudinal skills, body language and motivation necessary to complete clinical examinations successfully. NEW long case topics include anorexia nervosa, autism, congenital adrenal hyperplasia, Down syndrome and Turner's syndrome NEW short case topics include loss of weight in the older child and adolescent, and ambiguous genitalia. Improved design; 2 colour; revised illustrations