This is the seventh edition of a highly regarded, major textbook of paediatrics. Key features Empahasis on differential diagnosis from a presenting-problem point of view..Covers the social and preventative aspects of child healthCovers the common diseases of childhood and their treatment with a presenting-problem approachContextualises the disease in description of social, genetic and epidemiological factors.Clinical example boxes throughoutKey learning points in Practical Points boxes throughoutClearly sign-posted text Plus Free online access to the whole book through www.studentconsult.com, where you will also find: Over 500 interactive self-assessment questions Further reading suggetions Links to other helpful online resources Additional illustrations Empahasis on differential diagnosis from a presenting-problem point of view..Covers the social and preventative aspects of child healthCovers the common diseases of childhood and their treatment with a presenting-problem approachContextualises the disease in description of social, genetic and epidemiological factors.Clinical example boxes throughoutKey learning points in Practical Points boxes throughoutClearly sign-posted text Plus Free online access to the whole book through www.studentconsult.com, where you will also find: Nearly 400 interactive self-assessment questions Further reading suggetions Links to other helpful online resources Additional illustrations 51 new chapter authors New chapter on sleep problems New chapter on refugee health All chapters updated, with several major re-writes Plus Free online access to the whole book through www.studentconsult.com, where you will also find: Nearly 400 interactive self-assessment questions Further reading suggestions Helpful references Additional illustration