Synopsis
Completely updated with over 3000 questions and answers covering the spectrum of paediatrics from basic pathophysiologic principles to practical management issues. It is an excellent tool for established practitioners of paediatric care to prepare for rounds, recertification exams, or parental questions, as well as for students of paediatrics and family practice who are looking for a rapid, concise introduction to issues and controversies in multiple disciplines. The 3rd edition features expansion of topics in adolescent medicine, childhood behaviour and development, infectious diseases, and the use of alternative medicine in paediatrics. In addition to expert coverage of a wide-ranging scope of paediatric problems, the new edition also highlights evidence-based clinical issues.
Question-and-answer format serves as a quick reference for doctors and students at all levels.Authorities in the field offer their practical tips and "secrets" resulting from many years of experience.
About the Author
Richard A. Polin, MD, Professor of Pediatrics, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons; Director, Division of Neonatology, Children's Hospital of New York, New York, NY; and Mark F. Ditmar, MD, Assistant Chief, Department of Pediatrics, Southern Ocean County Hospital, Manahawkin, New Jersey; Assistant Clinical Professor of Pediatrics, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut
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