Congenital abnormalities
Patterns of Congenital Abnormality The incidence of congenital abnormalities is 10–15 per 1000 births. The commonest are congenital heart defects (8 per 1000) (see Chapter 19). Abnormalities range from a…
Short stature and poor growth
Short stature is usually physiological, and is due to reduced genetic potential or maturational delay (slow physical development). Fall-off in growth is much more concerning as it suggests a pathological…
Child health promotion
Health Education and Promotion Young families are growing up more isolated, without the support of extended families. In the UK health promotion is delivered by health visiting teams through the…
The newborn baby
The Normal Newborn The vast majority of babies are born at term, in good condition and do not require any medical involvement. Most babies in the UK are born in…
Nutrition in childhood
Infant Nutrition Milk provides all the nutrients needed by newborn infants for the first 6 months of life. Breast milk is the ideal milk for human babies, but formula milk…
The paediatric consultation
Communication Skills in Paediatrics Paediatricians need to be happy with informality, enjoy humour and appreciate the unpredictability that children bring to consultations! Young children do not have a full understanding…
