Practical Pediatrics: With STUDENT CONSULT Online Access - Softcover

Robinson, Maxwell J.; Roberton, Don M.; Isaacs MB BChir MD MRCP FRACP, David; South, Michael

Softcover

ISBN 10: 044307139X ISBN 13: 9780443071393

Publisher: Churchill Livingstone, 2002

Synopsis

A comprehensive textbook of paediatrics in which childhood disease is described within the context of social determinants of illness, such as genetic origins and social factors. The emphasis is on differential diagnosis from a presenting problem viewpoint, making it suitable for any problem-based learning style of curriculum.

detailed treatment of paediatric illnesses, arranged by systems

also includes chapters on the neonate and paediatric emergencies

takes into account social factors in paediatrics the family, problems of adolescence, etc.

clinical examples clearly signposted are used throughout

includes self-assessment section and further reading after each part

some chapters specifically written to meet the needs of Australia and Asia/Pacific region

shorter by 100 pages

some chapters eliminated and combined to tighten up book

more succinct style more listed information, charts and tables

second colour introduced to liven it up

all new artwork

About this title

About the Author

M.J. Robinson, Formerly Reader and Associate Professor of Pediatrics, University of Melbourne, Australia, Emeritus Professor of Pediatrics, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; and D.M. Roberton, McGregor-Reid Professor of Pediatrics, University of Adelaide, Australia

Edition details

• Publisher: Churchill Livingstone
• Publication date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 044307139X
• ISBN 13: 9780443071393
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 5
• Number of pages: 836