Comprehensive Pediatric Reference: Evidence-Based Guide for Practitioners

Edited by renowned pediatricians Neil McIntosh, Peter J. Helms, Rosalind L. Smyth, and Stuart Logan, this comprehensive reference book is an authoritative guide for pediatricians and family doctors worldwide. With contributions from 150 experts globally, this edition provides an unparalleled evidence-based resource for healthcare professionals.

Coverage of Children’s Health Needs and Problems

The book covers the diverse health needs and problems of children in both developing and developed countries, with a strong emphasis on prevention and treatment. The editorial team has ensured consistency in quality, style, and level, making it an ideal international reference source.

Strong Evidence Base and Clinical Trials

The text is informed by the latest clinical evidence and trials, providing practitioners with reliable and trustworthy information. The comprehensive references at the end of each chapter are unmatched by any other book in the field.

Key Features and Updates

• Over 500 illustrations, including a valuable color section featuring pictures of eye conditions, rashes, histology, and blood diseases
• Comprehensive index for quick and easy access to information
• New and expanded chapters on adolescents, allergy, prescribing, genetics, and epidemiology of disease in developing countries
• International dimension enhanced, with a focus on children’s diseases in the developing world
• New expert contributors from around the world, particularly from Europe, Africa, and Asia
• New, modern, and crisper style and presentation
• International Advisory Panel of experts from around the world
• Online version of the complete text and illustrations available

This seventh edition is a must-have resource for pediatricians, family doctors, and healthcare professionals working in both community and hospital settings. Its international perspective and comprehensive coverage make it an essential tool for providing high-quality patient care.

Published in 2008 by Churchill Livingstone, this hardcover edition spans 1808 pages and is available in English. ISBN-10: 0443103968, ISBN-13: 978-0443103964.