Essential Paediatrics in Primary Care covers the breadth of paediatric practice, written by with frontline experience of the challenges and dilemmas faced in diagnosing and treating children in primary care. The practical text continues to offer clear, evidence-based guidance about managing children in primary care, including when referral to hospital is appropriate, and has been fully revised and updated in this second edition. The concise, list-based format facilitates a confident and knowledgeable diagnosis to be reached in the short time available in general practice.
Key Features:
· General practice specific – allows for rapid diagnosis in the short time available to busy GPs during the consultation and includes explanations for investigations relevant to primary care
· Clear, practical and concise guidance in a quick reference format, making extensive use of tables and lists throughout and featuring red flags, key points and 'top tips' to ensure knowledge is effectively retained and prioritized
· Written by highly qualified authors blending extensive clinical and teaching expertise in both general practice and paediatrics with current experience as a GP trainee undertaking qualifying examinations
This book is invaluable for general practitioners and GP trainees wanting to keep abreast of recent progress in paediatric care and in preparation for MRCGP and similar qualifying specialist examinations, is an ideal aide memoire for nurse practitioners and health visitors and a useful guide medical students and junior doctors considering a career in general practice.
1 Newborn
2 Growth, development and disability
3 Behavioural problems and mental health
4 Fever & common febrile infectious diseases
5 Allergy
6 Haematology and immunology
7 Malignancy
8 Gastrointestinal diseases
9 Respiratory diseases
10 Cardiology
11 Urogenital
12 Throat, Ear, Nose
13 Ophthalmology
14 Neurology
15 Endocrinology
16 Musculoskeletal diseases
17 Dermatology
18 Safeguarding children
Index
Biography
Dr A Sahib El-Radhi MRCPCH, DCH, PhD is Consultant Paediatrician & Honorary Senior Lecturer, BMI Chelsfield Park Hospital, Orpington, UK
Dr Sasa Pipan MRCGP is a locum General Practitioner and a BUPA Menopause Specialist and Weight Loss Management Doctor, London, UK
