The Science of Paediatrics: MRCPCH Mastercourse

This book is "innovative and original in assisting the readerto apply the principles of science to paediatric practice”Professor Neena Modi, Former President, Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health.The Science of Paediatrics, MRCPCH Mastercourse, provides essentialbackground preparation for the MRCPCH Theory and Science examination.It contains an up-to-date review of the application of science to everydaypaediatric clinical practice, whether it is interpreting clinical signs orinvestigations, prescribing drugs or identifying best management. Althoughthis understanding is essential in order to make informed clinical decisions,it is diffi cult to obtain as it is not usually covered in clinical textbooks.Key features. MRCPCH exam-format questions embedded in each chapter totest understanding. Emphasis on embryology to explain many congenital abnormalities. An overview of the relevant anatomy and physiology. Focus on the application and interpretation of investigations. Examples of recent advances in science and clinical research that havebenefi tted the children's care. All clinical specialties covered by paediatric specialists.. Chapters covering evidence-based paediatrics, statistics, ethics andquality improvement.MRCPCH exam-format questions embedded in each chapter to test understandingEmphasis on embryology to explain many congenital abnormalitiesAn overview of the relevant anatomy and physiologyFocus on the application and interpretation of investigationsExamples of recent advances in science and clinical research that have benefitted the children's careAll clinical specialties covered by paediatric specialistsChapters covering evidence-based paediatrics, statistics, ethics and quality improvement