The Science of Paediatrics: MRCPCH Mastercourse

Tom Lissauer

ISBN 10: 0702063134 / ISBN 13: 9780702063138

Published by Elsevier Health Sciences Apr 2016, 2016

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Neuware - 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. 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.MRCPCH exam-format questions embedded in each chapter to test understandingEmphasis on embryology to explain many congenital abnormalitiesAn overview of the relevant anatomy and physiologyFocus on the application and interpretation of investigationsExamples of recent advances in science and clinical research that have benefitted the children's careAll clinical specialties covered by paediatric specialistsChapters covering evidence-based paediatrics, statistics, ethics and quality improvement.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Science of Paediatrics: MRCPCH Mastercourse
• Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences Apr 2016
• Publication Date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0702063134
• ISBN 13: 9780702063138
• Binding: Taschenbuch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 263W x 195H x 43D millimeters 263 millimeters width by 195 millimeters height by 43 millimeters depth
• Weight: 1984 grams

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Synopsis

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.

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.

• 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

Review

"Drs Tom Lissauer and Will Carroll have produced a very much wanted text, by putting together what committed professionals need to know. The book is most desirable tool for the candidates preparing for examinations and interviews."

- British Association for Community Child Health (BACCH) Newsletter