The Diploma in Child Health Volume 2: A Practical Study Guide

The RCPCH Diploma in Child Health (DCH) Volume 2 serves as a comprehensive, practical guide for doctors aiming to demonstrate their expertise in pediatric care and succeed in the DCH examination. Authored by an experienced RCPCH member and senior examiner, the book provides structured, step-by-step guidance, helping postgraduate trainees develop both knowledge and practical skills. Volume 2 specifically addresses three examination stations—Safe Prescribing, Data Interpretation, and Structured Oral—offering realistic scenarios that trainees can work through individually or with a colleague. Each scenario presents background information, role-player instructions, and key points that examiners assess, along with detailed condition-specific insights. This volume complements Volume 1, which covers Communication, Clinical Assessment, Focused History and Management, and Child Development, and is particularly valuable for those also preparing for the MRCPCH entrance exams.

Key Features:

• Focused guidance on DCH-specific stations.
• Realistic, scenario-based exercises for practical learning.
• Step-by-step instructions for exam preparation.
• Additional insights into conditions relevant to pediatric practice.
• Useful both for DCH and MRCPCH candidates.
• Designed by a senior examiner, ensuring exam relevance and credibility.
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