Publisher's Synopsis
This is an introductory text mainly for medical students and junior doctors. Childhood disease is presented in a real life context where the social determinants of illness are examined as well as the genetic origins. The emphasis is on differential diagnosis from a presenting problem, and on a rational approach to treatment.;Australian paediatric training lasts longer and is at a higher level than in the UK; in addition, conditions have a different incidence. Although this textbook was originally produced to meet local Australian needs, it now has a strong international following among those looking to teach paediatrics in greater depth.;It is a tried and tested book designed to be easy to learn from and written to suit examination learning. It can be read in entirety during paediatric placement.;The differences from previous edition: - reorganised to eliminate less common conditions; new chapters on: genetics, poisoning and envenomation, headache, hyperactivity, minor behavioural disorders, future trends in paediatrics; new learning aids: practice points and examinable material highlighted; case histories and self-assessment material added.
