The essential guide to passing the MRCPCH Applied Knowledge in Practice (AKP) exam.
Closely aligned to the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) theory examination syllabus and also reflective of current UK practice. Applied Knowledge in Paediatrics will leave the reader with a sound knowledge of all the core topics relevant to paediatrics and child health. It will also provide a useful study aid for those undertaking the MRCPCH Applied Knowledge in Practice examination.
The book covers how and why illnesses develop in children and young people, the appropriate investigations and treatment required, the urgency of implementation and the impact of the disease process on the child and their family.
This comprehensive text is edited by Dr Martin Hewitt, a Senior Theory Examiner for the AKP examination, and Dr Roshan Adappa a Senior clinician and postgraduate trainer, with expert input from more than 60 paediatric specialists. 33 chapters provide comprehensive information of all areas of paediatric practice.
1. Cover image - p. Cover 2. Title page - p. ii 3. Table of Contents - p. iii 4. Copyright - p. iii 5. Contributors - p. iii 6. Acknowledgements - p. iii 7. Foreword - p. iii 8. Preface - p. iii 9. List of Tables - p. iii 10. Chapter 1: Preparing for the AKP exam - p. iii 11. Chapter 2: Neonatology - p. g4 12. Chapter 3: Adolescent medicine - p. g22 13. Chapter 4: Growth and puberty - p. g34 14. Chapter 5: Genetics and dysmorphology - p. g45 15. Chapter 6: Nutrition - p. g59 16. Chapter 7: Behavioural medicine and mental health - p. g67 17. Chapter 8: Emergency medicine - p. g77 18. Chapter 9: Unintentional injuries and poisoning - p. g87 19. Chapter 10: Fluids and electrolyte management - p. g98 20. Chapter 11: Safeguarding - p. g107 21. Chapter 12: Infectious diseases - p. g117 22. Chapter 13: Infection control - p. g135 23. Chapter 14: Allergy - p. g141 24. Chapter 15: Immunology - p. g151 25. Chapter 16: Cardiology - p. g157 26. Chapter 17: Respiratory - p. g176 27. Chapter 18: Hearing and ENT - p. g197 28. Chapter 19: Gastroenterology and hepatology - p. g203 29. Chapter 20: Nephro-urology - p. g221 30. Chapter 21: Haematology - p. g232 31. Chapter 22: Oncology - p. g248 32. Chapter 23: Dermatology - p. g264 33. Chapter 24: Diabetes mellitus - p. g281 34. Chapter 25: Endocrinology - p. g288 35. Chapter 26: Neurology - p. g303 36. Chapter 27: Neurodevelopmental medicine - p. g317 37. Chapter 28: Ophthalmology - p. g327 38. Chapter 29: Musculoskeletal disorders - p. g334 39. Chapter 30: Metabolic medicine - p. g343 40. Chapter 31: Palliative care - p. g352 41. Chapter 32: Ethics and law - p. g362 42. Chapter 33: Patient safety and clinical governance - p. g370 43. Chapter 34: Evidence-based paediatrics - p. g376 44. Chapter 35: Exam questions and answers - p. g385 45. Index - p. g409
The essential guide to passing the MRCPCH Applied Knowledge in Practice (AKP) exam.
Closely aligned to the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) theory examination syllabus and also reflective of current UK practice. Applied Knowledge in Paediatrics will leave the reader with a sound knowledge of all the core topics relevant to paediatrics and child health. It will also provide a useful study aid for those undertaking the MRCPCH Applied Knowledge in Practice examination.
The book covers how and why illnesses develop in children and young people, the appropriate investigations and treatment required, the urgency of implementation and the impact of the disease process on the child and their family.
This comprehensive text is edited by Dr Martin Hewitt, a Senior Theory Examiner for the AKP examination, and Dr Roshan Adappa a Senior clinician and postgraduate trainer, with expert input from more than 60 paediatric specialists. 33 chapters provide comprehensive information of all areas of paediatric practice.
1. Cover image - p. Cover 2. Title page - p. ii 3. Table of Contents - p. iii 4. Copyright - p. iii 5. Contributors - p. iii 6. Acknowledgements - p. iii 7. Foreword - p. iii 8. Preface - p. iii 9. List of Tables - p. iii 10. Chapter 1: Preparing for the AKP exam - p. iii 11. Chapter 2: Neonatology - p. g4 12. Chapter 3: Adolescent medicine - p. g22 13. Chapter 4: Growth and puberty - p. g34 14. Chapter 5: Genetics and dysmorphology - p. g45 15. Chapter 6: Nutrition - p. g59 16. Chapter 7: Behavioural medicine and mental health - p. g67 17. Chapter 8: Emergency medicine - p. g77 18. Chapter 9: Unintentional injuries and poisoning - p. g87 19. Chapter 10: Fluids and electrolyte management - p. g98 20. Chapter 11: Safeguarding - p. g107 21. Chapter 12: Infectious diseases - p. g117 22. Chapter 13: Infection control - p. g135 23. Chapter 14: Allergy - p. g141 24. Chapter 15: Immunology - p. g151 25. Chapter 16: Cardiology - p. g157 26. Chapter 17: Respiratory - p. g176 27. Chapter 18: Hearing and ENT - p. g197 28. Chapter 19: Gastroenterology and hepatology - p. g203 29. Chapter 20: Nephro-urology - p. g221 30. Chapter 21: Haematology - p. g232 31. Chapter 22: Oncology - p. g248 32. Chapter 23: Dermatology - p. g264 33. Chapter 24: Diabetes mellitus - p. g281 34. Chapter 25: Endocrinology - p. g288 35. Chapter 26: Neurology - p. g303 36. Chapter 27: Neurodevelopmental medicine - p. g317 37. Chapter 28: Ophthalmology - p. g327 38. Chapter 29: Musculoskeletal disorders - p. g334 39. Chapter 30: Metabolic medicine - p. g343 40. Chapter 31: Palliative care - p. g352 41. Chapter 32: Ethics and law - p. g362 42. Chapter 33: Patient safety and clinical governance - p. g370 43. Chapter 34: Evidence-based paediatrics - p. g376 44. Chapter 35: Exam questions and answers - p. g385 45. Index - p. g409
