Abnormal growth and sex development
13 Abnormal growth and sex development Chapter map Concerns about growth feature commonly in paediatric outpatient clinics, and sometimes result in admission. You need to be comfortable in assessing normal…
Children and their health
1 Children and their health Chapter map Children under the age of 16 comprise 20% of the population of the UK and of most industrialized countries, but in many developing…
Child development and how to assess it
9 Child development and how to assess it Chapter map Child development is the gradual acquisition of new skills and behaviours through childhood. Knowledge of development helps you to understand…
Ear, nose and throat
18 Ear, nose and throat Chapter map ENT problems are very common in children. The upper respiratory tract is the most common site of infection in the young child, and…
Safe prescribing
No-one should prescribe for babies or children without training. In children, the most difficult decision is deciding which drug to give when. This is beyond the scope of this book…
Adolescent health
16 Adolescent health Chapter map Adolescents are different from children or adults, and have different needs. In the consultation, the best overall approach is to show equal respect and attention…
Emotional and behavioural problems
11 Emotional and behavioural problems Chapter map Children are unable to express their thoughts and feelings as easily as adults. Emotional disturbances are often expressed either through change in behaviour…
Learning problems
10 Learning problems Chapter map School attendance and education is second only to the family in influencing a child’s life. Doing well at school is part of a child’s overall…
