\u003cb\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis book is âinnovative and original in assisting the reader\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eto apply the principles of science to paediatric practiceÂ\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eProfessor Neena Modi, Former President, Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health.\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/i\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Science of Paediatrics, MRCPCH Mastercourse, provides essential\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ebackground preparation for the MRCPCH Theory and Science examination.\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIt contains an up-to-date review of the application of science to everyday\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003epaediatric clinical practice, whether it is interpreting clinical signs or\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003einvestigations, prescribing drugs or identifying best management. Although\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ethis understanding is essential in order to make informed clinical decisions,\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eit is diffi cult to obtain as it is not usually covered in clinical textbooks.\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey features\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e⢠MRCPCH exam-format questions embedded in each chapter to\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003etest understanding\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e⢠Emphasis on embryology to explain many congenital abnormalities\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e⢠An overview of the relevant anatomy and physiology\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e⢠Focus on the application and interpretation of investigations\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e⢠Examples of recent advances in science and clinical research that have\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ebenefi tted the childrenâs care\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e⢠All clinical specialties covered by paediatric specialists.\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e⢠Chapters covering evidence-based paediatrics, statistics, ethics and\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003equality improvement.\u003c/p\u003e
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