Synopsis:
Covering all aspects of pediatrics and community child health, this book is lavishly illustrated with full-color clinical photographs and consistently organized throughout. Coverage of each condition includes symptoms, signs and diagnostic investigations. Principles of management and general child health issues such as prevention and health promotion, accidents, and abuse are also covered. This well-rounded coverage helps ensure readers' awareness not only of particular organ systems and processes, but also social and environmental influences that have a major impact on the health and well-being of children.
Provides more than 775 high quality clinical photos which accurately depict clinical conditions that the student will see, enhancing how to recognize and interpret physical signs. Features a text-atlas format which serves not only as a complete visual reference, but also as a stand alone course of instruction. Provides a comprehensive yet succinct overview of child health, for a quick and reliable revision aid. Includes high level of clinical and symptom discussion for use in day-to-day practice, allowing the user to reach a quick and easy diagnosis.
About the Author:
Bill Chaudhry, MD, British Heart Foundation, Great Ormond Street Hospital for Sick Children, London; and David Harvey, Queen Charlotte's and Chelsea Hospital, London, UK
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