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. i 2. Title page - p. i 3. Table of Contents - p. ii 4. Copyright - p. iv 5. Contributors - p. iv 6. Acknowledgements - p. ix 7. Foreword - p. x 8. Preface - p. x 9. Chapter 1. Preparing for the AKP exam - p. xii 10. Chapter 2. Neonatology - p. 4 11. Chapter 3. Adolescent medicine - p. 22 12. Chapter 4. Growth and puberty - p. 34 13. Chapter 5. Genetics and dysmorphology - p. 45 14. Chapter 6. Nutrition - p. 59 15. Chapter 7. Behavioural medicine and mental health - p. 67 16. Chapter 8. Emergency medicine - p. 77 17. Chapter 9. Unintentional injuries and poisoning - p. 87 18. Chapter10. Fluids and electrolyte management - p. 98 19. Chapter 11. Safeguarding - p. 107 20. Chapter 12. Infectious diseases - p. 117 21. Chapter 13. Infection control - p. 136 22. Chapter 14. Allergy - p. 141 23. Chapter 15. Immunology - p. 151 24. Chapter 16. Cardiology - p. 157 25. Chapter 17. Respiratory - p. 176 26. Chapter 18. Hearing and ENT - p. 197 27. Chapter 19. Gastroenterology and hepatology - p. 203 28. Chapter 20. Nephro-urology - p. 221 29. Chapter 21. Haematology - p. 232 30. Chapter 22. Oncology - p. 248 31. Chapter 23. Dermatology - p. 264 32. Chapter 24. Diabetes mellitus - p. 281 33. Chapter 25. Endocrinology - p. 288 34. Chapter 26. Neurology - p. 303 35. Chapter 27. Neurodevelopmental medicine - p. 317 36. Chapter 28. Ophthalmology - p. 327 37. Chapter 29. Musculoskeletal disorders - p. 334 38. Chapter 30. Metabolic medicine - p. 343 39. Chapter 31. Palliative care - p. 352 40. Chapter 32. Ethics and law - p. 362 41. Chapter 33. Patient safety and clinical governance - p. 370 42. Chapter 34. Evidence-based paediatrics - p. 376 43. Chapter 35. Exam questions and answers - p. 385 44. Index - p. 409
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. i 2. Title page - p. i 3. Table of Contents - p. ii 4. Copyright - p. iv 5. Contributors - p. iv 6. Acknowledgements - p. ix 7. Foreword - p. x 8. Preface - p. x 9. Chapter 1. Preparing for the AKP exam - p. xii 10. Chapter 2. Neonatology - p. 4 11. Chapter 3. Adolescent medicine - p. 22 12. Chapter 4. Growth and puberty - p. 34 13. Chapter 5. Genetics and dysmorphology - p. 45 14. Chapter 6. Nutrition - p. 59 15. Chapter 7. Behavioural medicine and mental health - p. 67 16. Chapter 8. Emergency medicine - p. 77 17. Chapter 9. Unintentional injuries and poisoning - p. 87 18. Chapter10. Fluids and electrolyte management - p. 98 19. Chapter 11. Safeguarding - p. 107 20. Chapter 12. Infectious diseases - p. 117 21. Chapter 13. Infection control - p. 136 22. Chapter 14. Allergy - p. 141 23. Chapter 15. Immunology - p. 151 24. Chapter 16. Cardiology - p. 157 25. Chapter 17. Respiratory - p. 176 26. Chapter 18. Hearing and ENT - p. 197 27. Chapter 19. Gastroenterology and hepatology - p. 203 28. Chapter 20. Nephro-urology - p. 221 29. Chapter 21. Haematology - p. 232 30. Chapter 22. Oncology - p. 248 31. Chapter 23. Dermatology - p. 264 32. Chapter 24. Diabetes mellitus - p. 281 33. Chapter 25. Endocrinology - p. 288 34. Chapter 26. Neurology - p. 303 35. Chapter 27. Neurodevelopmental medicine - p. 317 36. Chapter 28. Ophthalmology - p. 327 37. Chapter 29. Musculoskeletal disorders - p. 334 38. Chapter 30. Metabolic medicine - p. 343 39. Chapter 31. Palliative care - p. 352 40. Chapter 32. Ethics and law - p. 362 41. Chapter 33. Patient safety and clinical governance - p. 370 42. Chapter 34. Evidence-based paediatrics - p. 376 43. Chapter 35. Exam questions and answers - p. 385 44. Index - p. 409
