The Unofficial Guide to Paediatrics
- 2nd Edition - March 1, 2026
- Latest edition
- Editors: Zeshan Qureshi, Alexandra Richards
- Language: English
The unique and award-winning Unofficial Guides series is a collaboration between senior students, junior doctors and specialty experts. This combination of contributors unders… Read more
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The unique and award-winning Unofficial Guides series is a collaboration between senior students, junior doctors and specialty experts. This combination of contributors understands what is essential to excel on your course, in exams and in practice – as well as the importance of presenting information in a clear, fun and engaging way. Packed with hints and tips from those in the know, when you are in a hurry and need a study companion you can trust, reach for an Unofficial Guide.
The Unofficial Guide to Paediatrics, Second Edition is unique in that it covers everything you need for your paediatrics course in one place, including core science, examination practice, practical skills, career opportunities and clinical cases.
With contributors ranging from leading professors to medical students, teachers, nurses and midwives, this book offers reliable, up to date and practical guidance that you can keep referring to time and time again throughout your career.
The Unofficial Guide to Paediatrics, Second Edition is unique in that it covers everything you need for your paediatrics course in one place, including core science, examination practice, practical skills, career opportunities and clinical cases.
With contributors ranging from leading professors to medical students, teachers, nurses and midwives, this book offers reliable, up to date and practical guidance that you can keep referring to time and time again throughout your career.
- Straightforward and easy understand – developed specially for undergraduate medical students and foundation trainees
- More than 1,000 illustrations, 200 multiple choice questions and 60 clinical cases bringing paediatrics to life
- Written by a multidisciplinary team at all stages of training, making the book practical and relevant for clinical practice
- Aligned to the new 2023 RCPCH and the GMC medical licensing assessment curricula
- An enhanced eBook version is included with purchase. The eBook allows you to access all the text, figures and references, with the ability to search, customise your content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud
Undergraduate medical students, , Junior Doctors, Paediatric trainees
SECTION 1: CORE TOPICS
1. Adolescent Health
2. Assessment and Management of the Acutely Unwell Child
3. Cardiology
4. Community Medicine
5. Ear Nose and Throat
6. Endocrinology
7. Gastroenterology
8. Genetics
9. Haematology
10. Immunology and Allergy
11. Infection
12. Intensive Care
13. Law
14. Metabolic Medicine
15. Neonatology
16. Neurology
17. Nutrition
18. Oncology
19. Orthopaedics and Rheumatology
20. Public Health
21. Renal Medicine
22. Respiratory Medicine
23. Sleep Medicine (NEW)
24. Skin
25. Surgery
SECTION 2: CLINICAL CASES
26. Standard
27. Intermediate
28. Difficult
SECTION 3: CLINICAL SKILLS
29. History Taking
30. Examination
31. Communication Skills
32. Practical Skills
33. Prescribing
SECTION 4: BECOMING A PAEDIATRICIAN
34. Undergraduate and Postgraduate Assessments in Paediatrics
35. A Guide to Being a Paediatric Junior Doctor
36. Careers in Paediatrics
1. Adolescent Health
2. Assessment and Management of the Acutely Unwell Child
3. Cardiology
4. Community Medicine
5. Ear Nose and Throat
6. Endocrinology
7. Gastroenterology
8. Genetics
9. Haematology
10. Immunology and Allergy
11. Infection
12. Intensive Care
13. Law
14. Metabolic Medicine
15. Neonatology
16. Neurology
17. Nutrition
18. Oncology
19. Orthopaedics and Rheumatology
20. Public Health
21. Renal Medicine
22. Respiratory Medicine
23. Sleep Medicine (NEW)
24. Skin
25. Surgery
SECTION 2: CLINICAL CASES
26. Standard
27. Intermediate
28. Difficult
SECTION 3: CLINICAL SKILLS
29. History Taking
30. Examination
31. Communication Skills
32. Practical Skills
33. Prescribing
SECTION 4: BECOMING A PAEDIATRICIAN
34. Undergraduate and Postgraduate Assessments in Paediatrics
35. A Guide to Being a Paediatric Junior Doctor
36. Careers in Paediatrics
Review of the previous edition:
“The layout and attention to detail in this unofficial guide is a tremendous asset for aspiring paediatricians as well as for those professionals interested in community child health.” --Professor Anthony Costello FMedSci. Director, Department of Maternal, Newborn, Child and Adolescent Health, World Health Organisation
“Unofficial Guide to Paediatrics" is a textbook that in format and content emphases key concepts in background knowledge and clinical care, targeted at medical students and early career paediatric trainees. In an age where it seems easier to “just google” information, this book makes it simple to find key information, enhanced by graphics and tables that promote meaningful learning."--Professor Elizabeth Cotterell MBBS FRACP MPH. Associate Professor, Paediatrics. University of New England, Australia.
"Easy to read, practical and sensible." --Dr CVE Powell MB ChB DCH MRCP(UK) FRACP FRCPCH MD. Honorary Consultant Paediatrician. Deputy Dean of Research, School of Medicine, Cardiff University
- Edition: 2
- Latest edition
- Published: March 1, 2026
- Language: English
ZQ
Zeshan Qureshi
Affiliations and expertise
Paediatric Registrar, London Deanery, UKAR
Alexandra Richards
Affiliations and expertise
Senior Resident Medical Officer Sydney Children's Hospital and Conjoint Associate Lecturer - Discipline of Paediatrics and Child Health, University of New South Wales, Botany Street, Randwick, NSW, Australia