Preceded by: Paediatrics and child health / Mary Rudolf. Third edition. 2011

Nature and nurture
Health care and child health promotion
Children with long-term medical conditions
Communicating with children, their families and colleagues
History taking and clinical examination
Developmental assessment
Investigations and their interpretation
Prescribing for children
The febrile child
Respiratory disorders
Gastrointestinal disorders
Cardiac disorders
Neurological disorders
Development and neurodisability
Growth, endocrine and metabolic disorders
Musculoskeletal disorders
Renal and urinary tract disorders
Genitalia
Dermatology and rashes
Haematological disorders
Emotional and behavioural problems
Social paediatrics
Emergency paediatrics
The newborn
Adolescence and puberty

Fully updated throughout in order to meet student needs and style of studying Attractively presented with full colour photographs, line drawings and colour coded sections for ease of navigation Includes a range of learning features, including 'at a glance' and 'clues to the diagnosis' boxes, as well as 'red flag' boxes to signal the crucial information you need. Reference to guidelines of core topics are now provided Includes enhanced physiological and pathological elements within each chapter Expanded online resources, including new case scenarios for all the major presentations of disease, as well as video clips on the examination of the child