Paediatrics and Child Health: A Textbook for the DCH (DCH Study Guides)

A textbook for all GPs who need to improve their understanding of child health from the primary care point of view. It discusses, by system, all the most common paediatric conditions seen by a GP and covers aspects of disease prevention which is of growing importance in primary care. The chapters are easy to read, with liberal use of headings and boxes, including 'GP overview' boxes to clarify common problems.

All authors are DCH examiners

Each chapter was vetted by GP reviewers

Emphasis is on primary care, with inclusion of important aspects of secondary care

Management guidelines included for important symptoms seen by GPs

"This book provides an ideal preparation for its object...
Highly recommended." SM Tucker, Hillingdon Hospital, Middlesex, Hospital Medicine, June 2000