Download or read book Practical Paediatrics written by Michael South and published by Churchill Livingstone. This book was released on 2012 with total page 830 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the seventh edition of a highly regarded, major textbook of paediatrics. Key features Covers the social and preventative aspects of child health Covers the common diseases of childhood and their treatment with a presenting-problem approach Clinical examples throughout Key learning points in Practical Points boxes throughout Clearly sign-posted text New to this edition: 51 new chapter authors All chapters brought up to date with major re-writes of several chapters New chapter on Sleep Problems New chapter on Refugee Health Plus Free online access to the whole book through www.studentconsult.com, where you will also find: Over 500 interactive self-assessment questions Further reading Links to other helpful online resources Additional illustrations care. Empahasis on differential diagnosis from a presenting-problem point of view.. Covers the social and preventative aspects of child health Covers the common diseases of childhood and their treatment with a presenting-problem approach Contextualises the disease in description of social, genetic and epidemiological factors. Clinical example boxes throughout Key learning points in Practical Points boxes throughout Clearly sign-posted text Plus Free online access to the whole book through www.studentconsult.com, where you will also find: Nearly 400 interactive self-assessment questions Further reading suggetions Links to other helpful online resources Additional illustrations