DESCRIPTION:
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 benefitted the children""s care
- All clinical specialties covered by paediatric specialists
- Chapters covering evidence-based paediatrics, statistics, ethics and quality improvement
CONTENTS:
1. Introduction - The important role of science and research in paediatrics
2. Epidemiology and public health
3. History and examination
4. Normal child development
5. Developmental problems and the child with special needs
6. Paediatric emergencies and critical care
7. Accidents and poisoning
8. Child protection
9. Genetics
10. Perinatal medicine
11. Neonatal medicine
12. Growth and puberty
13. Nutrition
14. Gastroenterology
15. Infection and immunity
16. Allergy
17. Respiratory medicine
18. Cardiology
19. Nephrology
20. Genitalia
21. Hepatology
22. Oncology
23. Haematology
24. Emotions and behaviour
25. Dermatology
26. Diabetes and endocrinology
27. Musculoskeletal disorders
28. Neurology
29. Metabolic medicine
30. Ophthalmology
31. Hearing and balance
32. Adolescent medicine
33. Global child health
34. Palliative medicine
35. Ethics
36. Pharmacology and therapeutics
37. Clinical research
38. Statistics
39. Evidence based paediatrics
40. Quality improvement and the clinician
