ABSTRACT

'Anyone practising generalist paediatrics should have the material within these chapters either hard-wired in, or at the fingertips. This book is ideal for the primary care bookshelf...The authors have ensured that clinicians' paediatric knowledge and skills can only grow with familiarity of their material.' From the Foreword by John Spicer Essential Paediatrics in Primary Care covers the entire breadth of paediatric practice. Written by a team with frontline experience of the challenges and dilemmas faced in diagnosing and treating children in primary care, this practical text contains clear, evidence-based guidance about managing children in primary care and considers when referral to hospital is appropriate. The concise, list-based format enables a rapid, confident and knowledgeable diagnosis to be reached in the short time available in general practice. This reference book is invaluable for General Practitioners and GP trainees wanting to keep abreast of recent progress in paediatric care, but is also ideal for nurse practitioners, health visitors, medical students and paediatricians considering a career in general practice.

chapter Chapter 1|19 pages

The newborn

chapter Chapter 2|13 pages

Growth, development and disability

chapter Chapter 3|20 pages

Behavioural problems and mental health

chapter Chapter 4|25 pages

Common infectious diseases

chapter Chapter 5|21 pages

Allergy

chapter Chapter 6|16 pages

Haematology and immunology

chapter Chapter 7|13 pages

Malignancy

chapter Chapter 8|26 pages

Gastrointestinal diseases

chapter Chapter 9|16 pages

Respiratory diseases

chapter Chapter 10|13 pages

Cardiology

chapter Chapter 11|16 pages

Urogenital

chapter Chapter 12|23 pages

Ear, nose, throat

chapter Chapter 13|15 pages

Ophthalmology

chapter Chapter 14|24 pages

Neurology

chapter Chapter 15|17 pages

Endocrinology

chapter Chapter 16|17 pages

Musculoskeletal diseases

chapter Chapter 17|13 pages

Dermatology

chapter Chapter 18|5 pages

Safeguarding children