Main description:

* 2011 Book Awards - Highly Commended in Paediatrics *

Prepared in conjunction with the the European Academy of Paediatrics (EAP) EuroMasterCourse Paediatrics has been constructed as a comprehensive package for trainees facing professional examinations in paediatrics and child health.

This book is not intended for paediatric trainees preparing for the MRCPCH in the UK - please see Levene: "MRCPCH MasterCourse" (ISBNs: Vol. 1: 9780443101427; Vol. 2: 9780443101908; 2 Vol pack 9780443101434), which have been specifically prepared for your needs.

Contents:

How to use this book
Index of DVD clips
List of abbreviations

Module 1: Normal children and child health:

1. Child health in a changing society
2. Child development and developmental problems
3. Psychological and emotional development
4. Nutrition, infant feeding and weaning


Module 2: Toolkit for child health and disease

5. History-taking and physical examination
6. Diagnosis and management
7. Communication skills
8. Evaluation of the newborn
9. Clinical genetics
10. Pharmacology and therapeutics
11. Ethics and children's rights
12. Practical procedures and investigations
13. Evidence-based paediatrics and audit


Module 3: Child public health

14. Epidemiology
15. Screening
16. Immunization
17. Health promotion and disease prevention


Module 4: Community child health

18. Childhood disability
19. Adolescent health and health problems
20. Emotional and behavioural problems: primary care aspects
21. Child protection in the community


Module 5: Common problems in primary care

22. Growth: normal and abnormal
23. Heart and lung disorders
24. Brain and movement disorders
25. Abdominal disorders
26. Disorders of the urinary tract
27. Skin disorders


Module 6: Childhood disorders 1

28. Central nervous system
29. Neuro-developmental disability
30. Child mental health
31. The eye and vision
32. Disorders of hearing, the ear and throat
33. Disorders of bones and joints
34. Inborn errors of metabolism
35. Endocrinology and diabetes
36. Child abuse and neglect
37. Child health in developing countries


Module 7: Childhood disorders 2

38. Gastroenterology and hepatology
39. Urinary system
40. The cardiovascular system
41. Respiratory paediatrics
42. Blood and reticuloendothelial disorders
43. Immunology and infectious disease


Module 8: The child in hospital

44. Care of the critically ill child
45. Neonatology I: problems of the prenatal and perinatal period
46. Neonatology II: respiratory and cardiac disorders
47. Neonatology III: neurology, haematology, metabolism and sepsis
48. Neonatology IV: disorders requiring surgical intervention
49. Accidents, poisoning and ALTEs
50. Oncology and palliative care


Index