This book is "innovative and original in assisting the reader to apply the principles of science to paediatric practice".
- Professor Neena Modi, President, Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health.




　The Science of Paediatrics, MRCPCH Mastercourse, provides essential background preparation for the MRCPCH Theory and Science examination. It contains an up-to-date review of the application of science to everyday paediatric clinical practice, whether it is interpreting clinical signs or investigations, prescribing drugs or identifying best management. Although this understanding is essential in order to make informed clinical decisions, it is diffi cult to obtain as it is not usually covered in clinical textbooks.


　Key features
　　　ㆍ　MRCPCH exam-format questions embedded in each chapter to test understanding
　　　ㆍ　Emphasis on embryology to explain many congenital abnormalities
　　　ㆍ　An overview of the relevant anatomy and physiology
　　　ㆍ　Focus on the application and interpretation of investigations
　　　ㆍ　Examples of recent advances in science and clinical research that have benefitted the children's care
　　　ㆍ　All clinical specialties covered by paediatric specialists.
　　　ㆍ　Chapters covering evidence-based paediatrics, statistics, ethics and quality improvement.

Introduction - The important role of science and research in paediatrics

Epidemiology and public health
History and examination
Normal child development
Developmental problems and the child with special needs
Paediatric emergencies and critical care
Accidents and poisoning
Child protection
Genetics
Perinatal medicine
Neonatal medicine
Growth and puberty
Nutrition
Gastroenterology
Infection and immunity
Allergy
Respiratory medicine
Cardiology
Nephrology
Genitalia
Hepatology
Oncology
Haematology
Emotions and behaviour
Dermatology
Diabetes and endocrinology
Musculoskeletal disorders
Neurology
Metabolic medicine
Ophthalmology
Hearing and balance
Adolescent medicine
Global child health
Palliative medicine
Ethics
Pharmacology and therapeutics
Clinical research
Statistics
Evidence based paediatrics
Quality improvement and the clinician