Handbook of Paediatrics

The fifth edition of the Handbook of Paediatrics is a major revision of this popular reference book. Thoroughly updated, the text has been completely reorganized to emphasize the presentation, diagnosis, and management of common clinical problems. New chapters have been provided on breastfeeding, congenital and hereditary disorders, endocrinology, muscle diseases, psychiatric problems, the critically ill child, and meningococcaemia. As before, the handbook is formatted as a quick reference guide, designed to accommodate the needs and time constraints of health-care workers in a wide range of working situations throughout southern Africa. Compiled by staff of the Department of Paediatrics and Child Health at the University of Cape Town, the handbook represents the knowledge, skill, and experience of fifty exeperts in paediatrics and child health. The Handbook of Paediatrics is the tried-and-tested best-seller in the field of paediatric medicine.