Table of Contents

1. The child in society

2. History and examination

3. Normal child development, hearing and vision

4. Developmental problems and the child with special needs

5. Care of the sick child

6. Paediatric emergencies

7. Accidents, poisoning and child protection

8. Genetics

9. Perinatal medicine

10. Neonatal medicine

11. Growth and puberty

12. Nutrition

13. Gastroenterology

14. Infection and immunity

15. Allergy

16. Respiratory disorders

17. Cardiac disorders

18. Kidney and urinary tract disorders

19. Genitalia

20. Liver disorders

21. Malignant disease

22. Haematological disorders

23. Emotions and behaviour

24. Skin disorders

25. Endocrine and metabolic disorders

26. Musculoskeletal disorders

27. Neurological disorders

28. Adolescent medicine

Appendix

Index

Reviews

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