Hutchison's Atlas of Pediatric Physical Diagnosis

This book is a complete guide to the diagnosis of diseases and disorders in children, with an emphasis on the importance of accurate history taking and thorough physical examination. 

Each disorder is presented in a step by step manner, beginning with its etiology and pathology, then clinical features and differential diagnosis. Key learning points are provided at the end of each topic.

The final sections discuss related topics including prescribing for children (a separate chapter examines prescription for play), rehabilitation, emotional and behavioural disorders, nutrition, and surgical oncology.  

Edited by recognised, Glasgow-based specialists Krishna M Goel and Robert Carachi, this comprehensive manual includes more than 1600 clinical photographs and illustrations.

Key points

• Comprehensive guide to diagnosis of paediatric diseases and disorders
• Emphasis on importance of accurate history taking and thorough physical examination
• Edited by recognised, Glasgow-based Consultant Paediatricians
• Includes more than 1600 photographs and illustrations

1. Paediatric History and Examination
2. Growth and Development
3. Neonatal Medicine
4. Paediatric Genetics
5. Disturbances of Nutrition
6. Respiratory Disorders
7. Gastroenterology and Hepatology
8. Paediatric Cardiology
9. Paediatric Surgery
10. Dermatology
11. Haematological Disorders
12. Paediatric Rheumatology
13. The Urinary System
14. Diseases of the Nervous System
15. Accidental Poisoning in Childhood
16. Metabolic Diseases
17. Endocrine Disorders
18. Paediatric Orthopaedics
19. Paediatric Dentistry
20. Immunity and Allergy
21. Infectious Diseases
22. Paediatric Ophthalmology
23. Haematological Investigations in Children
24. Biochemical and Microbiological Investigations in Paediatrics
25. Paediatric Emergencies
26. Paediatric Otolaryngology
27. Paediatric and Adolescent Gynaecology
28. Disorders of Emotion and Behaviour
29. Paediatric Radiology
30. Prescribing for Children
31. Child Abuse and Neglect
32. Paediatric Rehabilitation
33. Paediatric Maxillofacial Surgery
34. Paediatric Reconstruction Surgery
35. Practical Paediatric Procedures
36. A Prescription for Play
37. Nutrition Assessment   
38. Surgical Oncology

Krishna M Goel MD DCH FRCP (Lond, Edin & Glas) Hon FRCPCH
Formerly Honorary Senior Lecturer of Child Health, University of Glasgow; Consultant Paediatrician, Royal Hospital for Sick Children, Glasgow, UK

Robert Carachi MD PhD FRCS (Glas) FRCS (Eng) FEBPS
Professor of Surgical Paediatrics, University of Glasgow; Royal Hospital for Sick Children, Glasgow, UK