Crash Course - your effective every-day study companion PLUS the perfect antidote for exam stress! Save time and be assured you have the essential information you need in one place to excel on your course and achieve exam success.
A winning formula now for over 25 years, having sold over 1 million copies and translated in over 8 languages, each series volume has been fine-tuned and fully updated with a full-colour layout tailored to make your life easier. Especially written by senior students or junior doctors - those who understand what is essential for exam success - with all information thoroughly checked and quality assured by expert Faculty Advisers, the result is books that exactly meet your needs and you know you can trust.
Each chapter guides you succinctly through the full range of curriculum topics in the UKMLA syllabus, integrating clinical considerations with the relevant basic science and avoiding unnecessary or confusing detail. A range of text boxes help you get to the hints, tips and key points you need fast! A fully revised self-assessment section matching the latest exam formats is included to check your understanding and aid exam preparation. The accompanying enhanced, downloadable eBook completes this invaluable learning package.
Series volumes have been honed to meet the requirements of today's medical students, although the range of other health students and professionals who need rapid access to the essentials of paediatrics will also love the unique approach of Crash Course. Whether you need to get out of a fix or aim for a distinction Crash Course is for you!
Crash Course Paediatrics combines current information with self-assessment and high-yield association tables that will empower students with knowledge to succeed in exams. In this new edition, readers will find new content on anatomy in children, COVID-19, and PIMMS.
Fully aligned to UKMLA requirements, with key 'conditions' and 'presentations' highlighted in handy checklists - save valuable revision time and be confident you have the syllabus covered Written by senior students and recent graduates - those closest to what is essential for exam success Quality assured by leading Faculty Advisors - ensures complete accuracy of information Features the ever popular 'Hints and Tips' boxes and other useful aide-mémoires - distilled wisdom from those in the know Updated self-assessment section matching the latest exam formats - confirm your understanding and improve exam technique fast
By:
Alyce Hayes,
Andrei Pobischan
Series edited by:
Philip Xiu
Guest editor:
Gerry O'Hare
Imprint: Churchill Livingstone
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: 6th edition
ISBN: 9780443115370
ISBN 10: 0443115370
Series: CRASH COURSE
Pages: 348
Publication Date: 31 May 2024
Audience:
College/higher education
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Primary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming
Series editor’s foreword v Prefaces vi Acknowledgement vii Series editor’s acknowledgement viii Rapid UKMLA Index ix 1 History and examination 1 2 Investigations 13 3 Cardiology 25 4 Respiratory and ENT 35 5 Gastroenterology, hepatology and surgery 53 6 Renal and genitourinary conditions 67 7 Endocrinology and growth 81 8 Oncology 97 9 Haematology 105 10 Infectious diseases and immunology 119 11 Allergy and anaphylaxis 139 12 Dermatology 145 13 Neurology 153 14 Musculoskeletal system 171 15 Neonates 181 16 Genetics 205 17 Development 215 18 Child and adolescent mental health 221 19 Community paediatrics, public health and child protection 231 20 Accidents and emergencies 241 21 Nutrition, fluids and prescribing 259 Self-Assessment 267 Glossary 317 Index 321
