Building Blocks in Paediatrics - E-Book

Written by experienced paediatricians Professor Alf Nicholson and Professor Kevin Dunne, this comprehensive textbook delivers the essential knowledge and skills required across the full professional lifespan of those caring for children and adolescents. Aligned with the current paediatric training curriculum, the book is structured to progress from core principles to symptom-based and age-related presentations, and finally to the professional competencies needed for safe, effective paediatric practice. Its broad scope and practical focus make it a uniquely versatile resource for undergraduate students, postgraduate trainees, general practitioners, and consultants.

Key Features

• Curriculum-Based Structure: Four clearly defined sections covering core basics, symptom-based presentations, age-related conditions in primary care, and professional skills for trainees and consultants.
• Expert Contributions: Input from renowned paediatric sub-specialists ensures authoritative, up-to-date clinical guidance.
• Case-Based Learning: Over 90 clinical case scenarios with learning pearls, investigation interpretation, and common pitfalls to avoid.
• Clinical Vignettes: Integrated throughout chapters to reinforce key concepts and real-world decision-making.
• Practical Skill Development: Comprehensive coverage of neonatal and paediatric procedures, ECG and laboratory interpretation, and problem-solving exercises.
• Focus on Safe Practice: Dedicated content on managing uncertainty, avoiding errors, ethical dilemmas, and critical appraisal of medical literature.
• High-Quality Visuals: Extensive use of clinical photographs, radiology images, cardiac images, and ECGs to enhance understanding.
• Consultation Support: Clear lists of key points to obtain during clinical encounters.
• Broad Audience Appeal: Suitable for medical students, GP trainees, practising GPs, paediatric trainees, and consultants.
• Enhanced Digital Learning: eBook version includes 20 podcasts to support flexible, on-the-go learning.