1st Edition
by A. Mark Dalzell (Editor), Ian Sinha (Editor)
Examining children presents unique
challenges for trainees and new doctors in paediatrics. Paediatric
patients vary greatly in age and development, often find it difficult to
describe their symptoms, and can behave unpredictably in clinical
settings. Clinical Examination Skills in Paediatrics helps MRCPCH candidates and other practitioners learn effective history taking and fundamental examination techniques.
Clear
and concise chapters–with contributions from a team of paediatric
specialists–demonstrate the clinical examination and questioning
techniques used in daily practice. Emphasis on the intellectual
processes involved in decision making assists both trainees preparing
for a formal examination as well as new clinicians faced with a
difficult diagnostic problem. Topics include cardiovascular and
respiratory examination, examining a child with a neuromuscular
disorder, musculoskeletal examination, and taking history from a child
with diabetes and a rheumatological condition.
- Includes access to a companion website containing high-quality videos that demonstrate techniques, procedures and approaches
- Features
commentary by experienced practitioners which offer observations and
deductions at each stage of the examination process
- Offers tips for communicating effectively with the patients using appropriate lay terms
- Helps translate the symptoms and signs experienced by patients into medical-speak
- Covers all the skills tested in the MRCPCH Clinical exam
Clinical Examination Skills in Paediatrics
is the perfect study and reference guide for paediatrics trainees,
MRCPCH candidates, foundation doctors, allied healthcare professionals,
and anyone looking to improve their clinical and communication skills in
paediatrics.
