The Science of Paediatrics: MRCPCH Mastercourse
- 2nd Edition - November 30, 2026
- Latest edition
- Editors: Will Carroll, Tom Lissauer
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 2 7 8 9 8 - 3
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 2 7 8 9 9 - 0
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- MRCPCH exam-format questions embedded in each chapter to test understanding
- Emphasis on embryology to explain many congenital abnormalities
- An overview of the relevant anatomy and physiology
- Focus on the application and interpretation of investigations
- Examples of recent advances in science and clinical research that have benefitted the children’s care
- All clinical specialties covered by paediatric specialists
- Chapters covering evidence-based paediatrics, statistics, ethics and quality improvement
Trainee level students taking the MRCPCH exams
Introduction - The important role of science and research in paediatrics Epidemiology and public health History and examination Normal child development Developmental problems and the child with special needs Paediatric emergencies and critical care Accidents and poisoning Child protection Genetics Perinatal medicine Neonatal medicine Growth and puberty Nutrition Gastroenterology Infection and immunity Allergy Respiratory medicine Cardiology Nephrology Genitalia Hepatology Oncology Haematology Emotions and behaviour Dermatology Diabetes and endocrinology Musculoskeletal disorders Neurology Metabolic medicine Ophthalmology Hearing and balance Adolescent medicine Global child health Palliative medicine Ethics Pharmacology and therapeutics Clinical research Statistics Evidence based paediatrics Quality improvement and the clinician
- Edition: 2
- Latest edition
- Published: November 30, 2026
- Language: English
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Will Carroll
Affiliations and expertise
Clinical and Academic Lead and Consultant Paediatrician, University Hospital of the North Midlands, Stoke-on-Trent, UKTL
Tom Lissauer
Affiliations and expertise
Honorary Consultant Paediatrician, Imperial College Healthcare Trust, London, UK