Forfar and Arneil's Textbook of Pediatrics is still the only book that covers the full curriculum for the membership examination of the UK Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health. This new sixth edition will further strengthen the book's established position as the standard British and European text covering the entire specialty of paediatrics. There are some major differences in this edition, reflecting the general changes in style and practice of clinical medicine and recent important and relevant scientific advances.
The print edition is accompanied by a CD-ROM containing full text and images from the book which will be helpful for both postgraduate students preparing for examinations and for practicing clinicians.

What's New

Brand-new chapters on The principles of evidence-based paediatrics , Ambulatory paediatrics, Adolescent medicine and Terminal care and pain management
Many chapters have been merged and streamlined, and around 40% of the contributors are new!
Much stronger emphasis on evidence-based paediatrics, with each chapter referencing the key evidence-based articles and Cochrane reviews in their field
Key fact boxes in each chapter highlight the key aspects of the clinical treatment of a condition, particularly where there is debate as to the best course of action
Includes much more on child abuse and neglect to reflect the increased detection and awareness of abuse, with clear guidance from the experts on how to manage these cases
A Companion CD-ROM contains the full text of the book, and fully-downloadable images
References have been streamlined, and key review articles and Cochrane reviews have been given prominence

Contents

Section 1 FOUNDATIONS FOR HEALTH AND PRACTICE
1 Evidence-based child health Rosalind L Smyth
2 Epidemiology of child health Stuart Logan
3 History taking and physical examination C Mae Wong, Ian A Laing
4 Ethical and legal aspects of pediatrics (incl. consent) Ben Stenson, Alexander McCall-Smith
5 Child abuse and social aspects of pediatrics Christopher J Hobbs, Jane M Wynne, Helga G I Hanks
6 Preventive pediatrics Harry Campbell
7 Developmental pediatrics Ruth E Day
8 International child health Bernard J Brabin

Section 2 PERINATAL/NEONATAL MEDICINE
9 Fetal medicine Stephen C Robson, Steven Sturgiss
10 The newborn Edited by Neil McIntosh, Ben Stenson
11 Infant feeding Anthony F Williams

Section 3 THE SPECIALITIES
12 Genetics Michael A Patton
13 Endocrine gland disorders and disorders of growth and puberty Christopher J H Kelnar, Gary E Butler
14 Nutrition Lawrence Weaver, Christine Edwards, Barbara Golden, John Reill y
15 Fluid, electrolyte and acid-base disturbances Gale A Pearson
16 Disorders of the urinary system Alan R Watson, C Mark Taylor, Mary McGraw
17 Disorders of the alimentary tract and liver W Michael Bisset, Susan V Beath, Huw R Jenkins, Alastair J Baker
18 Respiratory disorders Edited by Peter Helms, John Henderson
19 Cardiovascular disease Edited by Denise J Kitchiner
20 Neurology Edited by Colin Ferrie, Tim Martland, Richard Newton
21 Disorders of the blood and bone marrow Paula Bolton-Maggs, Angela Thomas
22 Oncology Tim Eden, Guy Makin
23 Gynecological diseases Anne S Garden
24 Inborn errors of metabolism Edited by Robert D Steiner
25 Immunodeficiency Andrew J Cant, Diana M Gibb, E Graham Davies, Catherine Cale, Andrew R Gennery
26 Infections Edited by David Isaacs, J Brian S Coulter
27 Disorders of bones, joints and connective tissues Joyce Davidson, Andrew Gavin Cleary, Colin Bruce
28 Disorders of the skin Nigel P Burrows
29 Disorders of the eye Brian W Fleck
30 Disorders of the ear, nose and throat David L Cowan, Alastair IG Kerr
31 Allergic disorders Timothy J David, Peter D Arkwright
32 Accidents, poisoning and SIDS Jo Sibert, John M Goldsmid, Peter J Fleming
33 Psychiatric disorders in childhood Peter Hoare
34 Adolescent medicine Russell Viner
35 Emergency care Tom Beattie, Gale Pearson
36 Surgical pediatrics Gordon A MacKinlay
37 Pain and palliative care Ann Goldman, Richard Howard

Section 4 INVESTIGATIONS AND THERAPY
38 Understanding and explaining practical procedures and their management Steve Cunningham, Mary Rose, Ian A Laing
39 Practical aspects of diagnostic imaging George M A Hendry, Alastair Graham Wilkinson
40 Biochemical and physiological tables and reference ranges for laboratory tests Neville R Belton
41 Pediatric prescribing George Rylance