Jolly's diseases of children / edited by Malcolm I. Levene

Includes index

History-taking and examination; child care in and out of hospital; minor disorders of children; growth and development; normal newborn infant; infant feeding; special care of the sick newborn infant; inherited disorders and genetic counselling; congenital abnormalities apparent at birth; disorders of the ear, nose and throat; respiratory disorders; disorders of the gastrointestinal system; disorders of the cardiovascular system; the critically ill child; disorders of the urinary tract; fluid and electrolyte problems; disorders of the nervous system; disorders of the special senses; the child with a handicap; emotional and behavioural disorders; immunization and infectious diseases; metabolic disorders; endocrine disorders; haematological disorders; cancer in children; disorders of the bones and joints; skin disorders; sudden infant death, accidental injury and child abuse; paediatrics in developing countries.

This text combines caring for the child with curing the disorder. Including skills in neonatology, this book focuses primarily on childhood diseases and their treatment. This edition retains the compassionate touch essential to the care of sick children.