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"I first saw this book and it took me two minutes to decide to buy it. Paediatrics is the first exam I have passed without a viva or re sit and I have to say that the quality of your textbook had a lot to do with it. If I had used the recommended textbook I would surely have failed! The book is clear, concise, has a lot of pictures and brings paediatrics to life. It is also very practical, does not go into too much detail and does not disillusion the student with masses of useless information. If all our textbooks were as good as this, passing med school exams would be far easier." "Sushant Varma, University of Sheffield"
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New edition of this best-selling paediatrics textbook, translated into 8 languages and winner of BMA and RSM awards in paediatrics. Thoroughly revised and updated, this title features: new sections on child protection and global paediatrics; 100s of figures, summary boxes and clinical pictures; case studies; and, online access. From reviews of the previous edition: "This is a must have textbook for paediatrics for medical students. From what I've heard it's pretty much the recommended text in most places, and for good reason! All the information you need to know is written out in simple English. The chapters focus on the important conditions within the different systems as well as other additional information that is pertinent in the field, e.g. child protection and genetics. Worth every penny and is bound to get you through exams". (R.D. (UK)). "Perfect as an introductory book to a subject that is often unlike any other in medicine. Well laid out and easy to read". (K.C. Henderson (UK)). "This is really a great textbook for paediatrics. The most powerful features are, of course, the perfect images, summary boxes and diagrams. This book is both concise and comprehensive at the same time". (D.K. Charalampopoylos (Greece)). "This is a book that was highly recommended by colleagues working in Australia and the UK. I am preparing to sit for the Australian Medical Council Exams in May 2010 and I needed something with pictures and easy to read. It's got many pictures and I read it from cover to cover in 3 weeks! It's a great book that I wouldn't hesitate to recommend to any doctor out there". (At Okullo (Belgium)). "This is the recommended text for paediatrics at my school, and for good reason. The text, whilst sometimes being lengthy, is well laid out, gives good explanations and goes into sufficient depth for final year undergraduate medicine and for junior doctors in this specialty. There are plenty of diagrams and break out boxes summarising key take home messages". (M. Roach (UK)). "Very good book. Lots of good summaries". (L. Marchal (France)). "This is the first paediatrics textbook that I really enjoyed. The information is very practical and useful". (Z.G. Konstantinova).
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22 of 23 people found the following review helpful
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The author of the foreword to this book suggests it is the best clinical text ever. Whilst this is a substantial overstatement it is probably the best undergraduate book in paeds. It begins with usful introductory chapters on paeds in general and history and examination then adopts a system based approach for the majority of the book. The text is mostly comprehensive and easy to read though sometimes lacks a scientific explanation for a condition and contains too much waffle. Sometimes critical information is left in a little informaiton box which is too brief and easily missed. Overall, an adequate read for a 10 week paediatric attachment.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Don't listen to the out-dated AMAZON reviews of the 2nd edition. This book is currently the best thing on the market.
I naively failed to notice the dates listed with the reviews and the fact that Amazon displays the top reviews from before 2007 - the year of publication of the 3rd edition.
As a consequence I bought the well-reviewed direct market competitor and was sorely disappointed by the lack of organisation and structure.
In seeeking a more structured, systems-based and at times detailed text, I eventually returned the alternate title and purchased Lissauer and Clayden's 3rd edition. The structure, organisation and presentation of the book is systematic and covers all the large pathologies involved in paediatric practice as well as interesting asides and explorations of the less biomedical aspects of child health in separate chapters.
There is no specific scheme used (Paediatrics isn't a surgical specialty afterall) and there may be finer biochemical and pathological detail missing but it is hard to find a book for undergraduate study that is as wide ranging and well organised.
Don't 2nd-guess this book.
I naively failed to notice the dates listed with the reviews and the fact that Amazon displays the top reviews from before 2007 - the year of publication of the 3rd edition.
As a consequence I bought the well-reviewed direct market competitor and was sorely disappointed by the lack of organisation and structure.
In seeeking a more structured, systems-based and at times detailed text, I eventually returned the alternate title and purchased Lissauer and Clayden's 3rd edition. The structure, organisation and presentation of the book is systematic and covers all the large pathologies involved in paediatric practice as well as interesting asides and explorations of the less biomedical aspects of child health in separate chapters.
There is no specific scheme used (Paediatrics isn't a surgical specialty afterall) and there may be finer biochemical and pathological detail missing but it is hard to find a book for undergraduate study that is as wide ranging and well organised.
Don't 2nd-guess this book.
16 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
2nd edition review (3 stars):
This book is over-rated, especially by the authors. It is colourful, has diagrams and pictures, and is interesting to read, but not very organised in any logical manner and contains a lot of waffle, while it lacks detail on many topics. It does not have an organised approach to the subject and is hard to use as a quick revision tool as it is not at all concise. It is probably better suited as a reference text but even then then structure of the book and lack of detail make it less useful.
3rd edition review (4 stars):
I found the new (3rd edition) of this book much better than the previous one (of which I was not a fan at all). Useful new summary boxes and text is slightly better organised with less irrelevant material and blabbering than the previous one. Pictures and illustrations are excellent as usual. Another welcome new feature is the 'case history' boxes to illustrate actual presentations.
This book is over-rated, especially by the authors. It is colourful, has diagrams and pictures, and is interesting to read, but not very organised in any logical manner and contains a lot of waffle, while it lacks detail on many topics. It does not have an organised approach to the subject and is hard to use as a quick revision tool as it is not at all concise. It is probably better suited as a reference text but even then then structure of the book and lack of detail make it less useful.
3rd edition review (4 stars):
I found the new (3rd edition) of this book much better than the previous one (of which I was not a fan at all). Useful new summary boxes and text is slightly better organised with less irrelevant material and blabbering than the previous one. Pictures and illustrations are excellent as usual. Another welcome new feature is the 'case history' boxes to illustrate actual presentations.
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good condition, good book
the book came on time and in very good condition. as this is the specified paeds textbook for paeds module at my uni, it's been very useful
Published 2 months ago by lalala
1 book worth buying
been quite hard to find a good paeds book and i was relectuant to buy a book that looked like it had alot of writing but after sitting down to read the book, its actually really... Read more
Published 2 months ago by T
Illustrated textbook of... *yawns*
I normally don't take the time to write reviews on amazon but i am doing it here out of a sheer psychological need to vent my frustrations. Read more
Published 3 months ago by JXL
If I could put 0 stars I would.
A terrible clinical textbook, written without structure, as though the authors are sitting around chatting about the subject amongst themselves. Read more
Published 3 months ago by 4th year london student
Fairly useful but not definitive
This is a fairly nice reference textbook for a paediatrics attachment.
The only problem is I prefer the approach of Paediatrics and Child Health (symptom-based) which is more... Read more
The only problem is I prefer the approach of Paediatrics and Child Health (symptom-based) which is more... Read more
Published 3 months ago by John Stebbing
Paediatric essential!
This is a brilliant textbook for anyone taking a placement in Paediatrics. It is succint and presented in a very accessible manner. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Mr C I Roughley
A good aide to paediatrics
Recommended by my medical school and many tutors, this is an excellent introductory book to paediatrics. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Mr. K. A. Boulton
Recommended by pediatricians
It was recommended to us, medical students, by our pediatrician tutors.
After few weeks of reading, I would recommend this book to my friend.
After few weeks of reading, I would recommend this book to my friend.
Published 5 months ago by Fahim Munir
Lots of important info, let down by poor organisation.
This book contains a lot of information and if you're able to sit down and read through long sections of wordy text then you might like it but the organisation of the information... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Rich Brown
A book with no general structure
As many states this book is very well known for being an excellent tool for your pediatric studies. Now, after reading through it carefully, I'm just very perplexed and even... Read more
Published 7 months ago by James
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