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The essential guide to passing the MRCPCH Applied Knowledge in Practice (AKP) exam. Closely aligned to the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) theory examination syllabus and also reflective of current UK practice. Applied Knowledge in Paediatrics will leave the reader with a sound knowledge of all the core topics relevant to paediatrics and child health. It will also provide a useful study aid for those undertaking the MRCPCH Applied Knowledge in Practice examination. The book covers how and why illnesses develop in children and young people, the appropriate investigations and treatment required, the urgency of implementation and the impact of the disease process on the child and their family. This comprehensive text is edited by Dr Martin Hewitt, a Senior Theory Examiner for the AKP examination, and Dr Roshan Adappa a Senior clinician and postgraduate trainer, with expert input from more than 60 paediatric specialists. 33 chapters provide comprehensive information of all areas of paediatric practice. Directly aligned to the Applied Knowledge in Practice syllabus and examination 50 sample questions along with answers and reasoning explaining each of the answer options Chapter on how to prepare for the RCPCH AKP examination Clinical scenarios in each chapter outlining difficult clinical problems and proposed management plans Clinical images to aid understanding Level of detail to support clinical practice of paediatricians with 12-18 months experience

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Author:   Dr. Martin Hewitt ,  Dr. Roshan Adappa
Publisher:   Elsevier Health Sciences
Imprint:   Elsevier Health Sciences
Weight:   0.900kg
ISBN:  

9780702080371

ISBN 10:   0702080373
Pages:   416
Publication Date:   06 April 2022
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Available To Order  
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Table of Contents

1 Preparing for the AKP Exam 2 Neonatology 3 Adolescent medicine 4 Growth and puberty 5 Genetics and dysmorphology 6 Nutrition 7 Behavioural medicine and mental health 8 Emergency medicine 9 Unintentional injuries and Poisoning 10 Fluids and electrolyte management 11 Safeguarding 12 Infectious Diseases 13 Infection Control 14 Allergy 15 Immunology 16 Liver disorders 16 Cardiology 17 Respiratory 18 Hearing and ENT 19 Gastroenterology and Hepatology 20 Nephro-urology 21 Haematology 22 Oncology 23 Dermatology 24 Diabetes Mellitus 25 Endocrinology 26 Neurology 27 Neurodevelopmental Medicine 28 Ophthalmology 28 Pharmacology 29 Musculoskeletal disorders 30 Metabolic medicine 31 Palliative Care 32 Ethics and law 33 Patient safety and clinical governance 34 Evidence based paediatrics 35 Exam questions and answers

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