This book is “innovative and original in assisting the reader
to apply the principles of science to paediatric practice
Professor Neena Modi, Former President, Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health.
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
benefi tted the children’s care
• All clinical specialties covered by paediatric specialists.
• Chapters covering evidence-based paediatrics, statistics, ethics and
quality improvement.
1. Cover image - p. Cover 2. Title page - p. ii 3. Table of Contents - p. iii 4. Copyright - p. iii 5. Foreword - p. iii 6. Preface - p. iii 7. List of Contributors - p. iii 8. List of Illustrations - p. iii 9. List of Tables - p. iii 10. Chapter 1: The role of science and research in paediatrics - p. iii 11. Chapter 2: Epidemiology and public health - p. iii 12. Chapter 3: History and examination - p. iii 13. Chapter 4: Normal child development - p. iii 14. Chapter 5: Developmental problems and the child with special needs - p. iii 15. Chapter 6: Paediatric emergencies and critical care - p. iii 16. Chapter 7: Accidents and poisoning - p. iii 17. Chapter 8: Child protection - p. iii 18. Chapter 9: Genetics - p. iii 19. Chapter 10: Perinatal medicine - p. iii 20. Chapter 11: Neonatal medicine - p. iii 21. Chapter 12: Growth and puberty - p. iii 22. Chapter 13: Nutrition - p. iii 23. Chapter 14: Gastroenterology - p. iii 24. Chapter 15: Infection and immunity - p. iii 25. Chapter 16: Allergy - p. iii 26. Chapter 17: Respiratory medicine - p. iii 27. Chapter 18: Cardiology - p. iii 28. Chapter 19: Nephrology - p. iii 29. Chapter 20: Genital disorders - p. iii 30. Chapter 21: Hepatology - p. iii 31. Chapter 22: Oncology - p. iii 32. Chapter 23: Haematology - p. iii 33. Chapter 24: Child and adolescent mental health - p. iii 34. Chapter 25: Dermatology - p. iii 35. Chapter 26: Diabetes and endocrinology - p. iii 36. Chapter 27: Musculoskeletal disorders - p. iii 37. Chapter 28: Neurology - p. iii 38. Chapter 29: Metabolic medicine - p. iii 39. Chapter 30: Ophthalmology - p. iii 40. Chapter 31: Hearing and balance - p. iii 41. Chapter 32: Adolescent medicine - p. iii 42. Chapter 33: Global child health - p. iii 43. Chapter 34: Palliative medicine - p. iii 44. Chapter 35: Ethics - p. iii 45. Chapter 36: Pharmacology and therapeutics - p. iii 46. Chapter 37: Clinical research - p. iii 47. Chapter 38: Statistics - p. iii 48. Chapter 39: Evidence-based paediatrics - p. iii 49. Chapter 40: Quality improvement and the clinician - p. iii 50. Index - p. iii
This book is “innovative and original in assisting the reader
to apply the principles of science to paediatric practice
Professor Neena Modi, Former President, Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health.
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
benefi tted the children’s care
• All clinical specialties covered by paediatric specialists.
• Chapters covering evidence-based paediatrics, statistics, ethics and
quality improvement.
1. Cover image - p. Cover 2. Title page - p. ii 3. Table of Contents - p. iii 4. Copyright - p. iii 5. Foreword - p. iii 6. Preface - p. iii 7. List of Contributors - p. iii 8. List of Illustrations - p. iii 9. List of Tables - p. iii 10. Chapter 1: The role of science and research in paediatrics - p. iii 11. Chapter 2: Epidemiology and public health - p. iii 12. Chapter 3: History and examination - p. iii 13. Chapter 4: Normal child development - p. iii 14. Chapter 5: Developmental problems and the child with special needs - p. iii 15. Chapter 6: Paediatric emergencies and critical care - p. iii 16. Chapter 7: Accidents and poisoning - p. iii 17. Chapter 8: Child protection - p. iii 18. Chapter 9: Genetics - p. iii 19. Chapter 10: Perinatal medicine - p. iii 20. Chapter 11: Neonatal medicine - p. iii 21. Chapter 12: Growth and puberty - p. iii 22. Chapter 13: Nutrition - p. iii 23. Chapter 14: Gastroenterology - p. iii 24. Chapter 15: Infection and immunity - p. iii 25. Chapter 16: Allergy - p. iii 26. Chapter 17: Respiratory medicine - p. iii 27. Chapter 18: Cardiology - p. iii 28. Chapter 19: Nephrology - p. iii 29. Chapter 20: Genital disorders - p. iii 30. Chapter 21: Hepatology - p. iii 31. Chapter 22: Oncology - p. iii 32. Chapter 23: Haematology - p. iii 33. Chapter 24: Child and adolescent mental health - p. iii 34. Chapter 25: Dermatology - p. iii 35. Chapter 26: Diabetes and endocrinology - p. iii 36. Chapter 27: Musculoskeletal disorders - p. iii 37. Chapter 28: Neurology - p. iii 38. Chapter 29: Metabolic medicine - p. iii 39. Chapter 30: Ophthalmology - p. iii 40. Chapter 31: Hearing and balance - p. iii 41. Chapter 32: Adolescent medicine - p. iii 42. Chapter 33: Global child health - p. iii 43. Chapter 34: Palliative medicine - p. iii 44. Chapter 35: Ethics - p. iii 45. Chapter 36: Pharmacology and therapeutics - p. iii 46. Chapter 37: Clinical research - p. iii 47. Chapter 38: Statistics - p. iii 48. Chapter 39: Evidence-based paediatrics - p. iii 49. Chapter 40: Quality improvement and the clinician - p. iii 50. Index - p. iii
