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"Difficult concepts are clearly explained, lists (an inescapable fact of learning medicine) are invariably made easy to digest in highlighted boxes and great use is made of section summaries which reiterate and emphasise the key learning points (useful for that last minute revision). The book, as the title suggests, is lavishly illustrated, both with diagrams as well as clinical photographs."
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"An excellent text for students, interns and residents in training. A very didactic textbook. Each chapter has tables, illustrations and photos in colour, and a short bibliography, of high technical production."
"Pediatric Endocrinology Reviews (PER). Vol 5. No 3. March 2008"
BMA Book Awards 2008 - Highly Commended
"Illustrated Textbook of Paediatrics is deservedly known as 'the' textbook for the undergraduate medical student who is venturing into paediatrics. It covers the topics the student needs to know in enough detail to give them a sensible grounding in the specialty. It is easy to access, dip into, or read from cover to cover. For the ever-advancing use of the internet in daily medical life, the publisher has introduced an online access with interactive facilities. Overall: an essential purchase for medical students, GP trainees, paediatric specialist nurses, and anyone looking to brush up on their paediatrics."
Highly Commended at The Royal Society of Medicine & The Society of Authors' Medical Book Awards
"An excellent textbook for students, superbly illustrated."
"Although aimed at medical students, this is also ideal for a GP and covers most of the territory that a primary health care team needs to know about paediatrics. All the important paediatric areas are well covered. Health visitors and practice nurses will also find this book helpful in their everyday work. I can't think of a single criticism of the book. This is ideal for a practice or personal library for a GP who just wants an up to d
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A concise, colourfully illustrated and highly informative textbook of paediatrics. Written primarily for medical students for their course in clinical paediatrics (6-10 weeks in duration in the UK and worldwide), the book has found a wider audience among nurses, trainee paediatricians preparing for the MRCPCH, and general practitioners preparing for the DCH. Throughout, there is an emphasis on the core fundamentals of paediatrics practice throughout the world, which has contributed to its success in Europe, Asia, Australia and the Middle East.
Why is the book so appealing? There are three main reasons: (1) the combined systems/symptoms approach, which is particularly suited to the study of children's illnesses; (2) the amount of detail covered in a very succinct style, making it appropriate for a wide range of students; and (3) the appealing way in which it is written and presented.
The following quotes from student/trainee reviewers explain these reasons even more clearly.
1. The book combines a traditional, systems-based approach with a symptoms-based approach, which is particularly appropriate to paediatrics. To quote from one student's review:
"Having topics such as 'acute abdominal pain', headache' or 'the unconscious child' at the start of a separate section within a chapter, with differentials, aetiologies, clinical signs and investigations, is very useful in getting students to constantly think of the way in which children would present to them in a medical setting. This helps them to design a logical way of thinking about specific presentations, as they are faced in their clinical career."
2. As mentioned above, the book has found a wide readership - from nurses and medical students to trainees in paediatrics. To quote from one trainee's review:
"It is so refreshing to come across a medical textbook that manages to convey key points, provide additional detail at a more advanced level, and make the acquisition of knowledge a pleasurable experience through interesting and varied presentation...This book is remarkable in that it manages to pitch itself at both an undergraduate level and at that of a paediatric SHO coming up to membership exams (especially clinical). Each time I have re-read it, I have taken in more information than on the previous occasion..."
3. The varied style of the book and the use of many different types of illustrations all contribute to its success. To quote from another review:
"The way the book is presented is integral to its success. For those...who tire easily reading textbooks, the bright and varied layout is extremely important. There is a good balance of photos, tables, flowcharts and text - and ...many people need variety in order to be able to assimilate and retain information effectively."
Why is the book so appealing? There are three main reasons: (1) the combined systems/symptoms approach, which is particularly suited to the study of children's illnesses; (2) the amount of detail covered in a very succinct style, making it appropriate for a wide range of students; and (3) the appealing way in which it is written and presented.
The following quotes from student/trainee reviewers explain these reasons even more clearly.
1. The book combines a traditional, systems-based approach with a symptoms-based approach, which is particularly appropriate to paediatrics. To quote from one student's review:
"Having topics such as 'acute abdominal pain', headache' or 'the unconscious child' at the start of a separate section within a chapter, with differentials, aetiologies, clinical signs and investigations, is very useful in getting students to constantly think of the way in which children would present to them in a medical setting. This helps them to design a logical way of thinking about specific presentations, as they are faced in their clinical career."
2. As mentioned above, the book has found a wide readership - from nurses and medical students to trainees in paediatrics. To quote from one trainee's review:
"It is so refreshing to come across a medical textbook that manages to convey key points, provide additional detail at a more advanced level, and make the acquisition of knowledge a pleasurable experience through interesting and varied presentation...This book is remarkable in that it manages to pitch itself at both an undergraduate level and at that of a paediatric SHO coming up to membership exams (especially clinical). Each time I have re-read it, I have taken in more information than on the previous occasion..."
3. The varied style of the book and the use of many different types of illustrations all contribute to its success. To quote from another review:
"The way the book is presented is integral to its success. For those...who tire easily reading textbooks, the bright and varied layout is extremely important. There is a good balance of photos, tables, flowcharts and text - and ...many people need variety in order to be able to assimilate and retain information effectively."
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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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