
Paediatric Clinical Examination Made Easy
Elsevier (Publisher)
7th Edition
Published on 12. March 2026
Book
Paperback/Softback
336 pages
978-0-323-93787-0 (ISBN)
Description
Now in its seventh edition, Paediatric Clinical Examination Made Easy is a much-loved, no-nonsense guide to medical practice for babies, children and adolescents.
The new edition offers friendly and entertaining advice on the basics of paediatric medicine and the nuances of history taking, examination, and developmental assessment. Fully revised and updated, it's full of great illustrations and practical advice on interacting with young patients as well as their guardians and families.
Complete with short, manageable chapters, clinical examples, checklists and tips, this book will be an ideal companion for anyone who examines children, including medical students, paediatric trainees, GP trainees, paediatric nurses and paramedics.
Covers clinical examination of children from newborn to adolescence
Ideal for anyone wanting to transition from adult to paediatric clinical practice
Covers the nuances of paediatric examination, interpretation of clinical findings, normal reference values and variance unique to children
Offers practical guidance on communicating with infants, children and young people, and the adults who look after them
Full of funny and insightful advice - engaging and easy to follow
Includes illustrations and clinical images to complement descriptions of paediatric conditions and clinical findings
New to this edition
All clinical content thoroughly revised and updated
New illustrations and clinical practice points throughout
New chapter on communication with parents, managing their anxieties, expectations, shared decision making, and how to provide resources and reassurance in the age of online health searches
New content covering adolescent medicine, infant and childhood nutrition and growth
New summary tables
The new edition offers friendly and entertaining advice on the basics of paediatric medicine and the nuances of history taking, examination, and developmental assessment. Fully revised and updated, it's full of great illustrations and practical advice on interacting with young patients as well as their guardians and families.
Complete with short, manageable chapters, clinical examples, checklists and tips, this book will be an ideal companion for anyone who examines children, including medical students, paediatric trainees, GP trainees, paediatric nurses and paramedics.
Covers clinical examination of children from newborn to adolescence
Ideal for anyone wanting to transition from adult to paediatric clinical practice
Covers the nuances of paediatric examination, interpretation of clinical findings, normal reference values and variance unique to children
Offers practical guidance on communicating with infants, children and young people, and the adults who look after them
Full of funny and insightful advice - engaging and easy to follow
Includes illustrations and clinical images to complement descriptions of paediatric conditions and clinical findings
New to this edition
All clinical content thoroughly revised and updated
New illustrations and clinical practice points throughout
New chapter on communication with parents, managing their anxieties, expectations, shared decision making, and how to provide resources and reassurance in the age of online health searches
New content covering adolescent medicine, infant and childhood nutrition and growth
New summary tables
More details
Series
Edition
7th edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Philadelphia
United States
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Weight
240 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-323-93787-0 (9780323937870)
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Denis Gill | Niall O'Brien
Paediatric Clinical Examination Made Easy
Book
04/2017
6th Edition
Elsevier
€45.99
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Persons
Author
Clinical Director Children's University Hospital, Temple Street, Dublin 1, Consultant Neonatologist, The Rotunda Hospital, Parnell Street, Dublin 1, Associate Clinical Professor Royal College of Surgeons Ireland, Dublin 2.
National Specialty Director, Basic Specialty Training Paediatrics, Royal College of Physicians of Ireland, Honorary Clinical Senior Lecturer, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, Consultant General Paediatrician, Children's Health Ireland at Temple Street
Content
SECTION I Introduction
1. Approaching and Communicating With Children and Parents
2. History Taking
3. Adolescent Health
SECTION II Examination
4. Newborn Examination
5. Core Examinations
6. Additional Examinations
7. Developmental Examination
8. Growth and Nutrition
SECTION III Appendices
Appendix 1. Medical Devices Table
Appendix 2. Paediatric Tips and Topics
1. Approaching and Communicating With Children and Parents
2. History Taking
3. Adolescent Health
SECTION II Examination
4. Newborn Examination
5. Core Examinations
6. Additional Examinations
7. Developmental Examination
8. Growth and Nutrition
SECTION III Appendices
Appendix 1. Medical Devices Table
Appendix 2. Paediatric Tips and Topics