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Applied Knowledge in Paediatrics: : MRCPCH Mastercourse - E-Book
The essential guide to passing the MRCPCH Applied Knowledge in Practice (AKP) exam.
Closely aligned to the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) theory examination syllabus and also reflective of current UK practice. Applied Knowledge in Paediatrics will leave the reader with a sound knowledge of all the core topics relevant to paediatrics and child health. It will also provide a useful study aid for those undertaking the MRCPCH Applied Knowledge in Practice examination.
The book covers how and why illnesses develop in children and young people, the appropriate investigations and treatment required, the urgency of implementation and the impact of the disease process on the child and their family.
This comprehensive text is edited by Dr Martin Hewitt, a Senior Theory Examiner for the AKP examination, and Dr Roshan Adappa a Senior clinician and postgraduate trainer, with expert input from more than 60 paediatric specialists. 33 chapters provide comprehensive information of all areas of paediatric practice.
Directly aligned to the Applied Knowledge in Practice syllabus and examination
50 sample questions along with answers and reasoning explaining each of the answer options
Chapter on how to prepare for the RCPCH AKP examination
Clinical scenarios in each chapter outlining difficult clinical problems and proposed management plans
Clinical images to aid understanding
Level of detail to support clinical practice of paediatricians with 12-18 months experience
Closely aligned to the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) theory examination syllabus and also reflective of current UK practice. Applied Knowledge in Paediatrics will leave the reader with a sound knowledge of all the core topics relevant to paediatrics and child health. It will also provide a useful study aid for those undertaking the MRCPCH Applied Knowledge in Practice examination.
The book covers how and why illnesses develop in children and young people, the appropriate investigations and treatment required, the urgency of implementation and the impact of the disease process on the child and their family.
This comprehensive text is edited by Dr Martin Hewitt, a Senior Theory Examiner for the AKP examination, and Dr Roshan Adappa a Senior clinician and postgraduate trainer, with expert input from more than 60 paediatric specialists. 33 chapters provide comprehensive information of all areas of paediatric practice.
Directly aligned to the Applied Knowledge in Practice syllabus and examination
50 sample questions along with answers and reasoning explaining each of the answer options
Chapter on how to prepare for the RCPCH AKP examination
Clinical scenarios in each chapter outlining difficult clinical problems and proposed management plans
Clinical images to aid understanding
Level of detail to support clinical practice of paediatricians with 12-18 months experience
399 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 10, 2022
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September 10, 2025
if I fail this exam again I'm gonna kill myself but might as well use this textbook to contribute to my reading challenge
September 10, 2026
Finally finished. So much better than the TAS textbook but they need someone to go through the questions and answers at the end - so many errors.
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