(Ebook) Forfar and Arneil's Textbook of Pediatrics by Neil McIntosh, Peter J. Helms, Rosalind L. Smyth, Stuart Logan ISBN 9780443103964, 0443103968

(Ebook) Forfar and Arneil's Textbook of Pediatrics by Neil McIntosh, Peter J. Helms, Rosalind L. Smyth, Stuart Logan ISBN 9780443103964, 0443103968

This title is a complete, evidence-based reference of general pediatrics written by 150 experts from all over the world. The contents cover children’s health needs and problems in the developing as well as the developed world, with an emphasis on prevention as well as treatment. It is the ideal international reference source for pediatricians and family doctors throughout the world.The text is readable, clear and informative, with information firmly grounded in the latest clinical evidence and trialsStrong evidence base to text - as shown in the comprehensiveness of the references at the end of each chapter - these sections are unmatched by any other bookEditorial team of 4 editors (one new for this edition) work together as a team to ensure that the information is consistent in quality, style and levelOver 500 illustrations, with an invaluable colour section that includes pictures of eye conditions, rashes, histology, and blood diseasesComprehensive index ensures that information can be found quickly and easilyWritten with a world-wide audience in mind and aimed at the practitioners - pediatricians and family medicine doctors - working in the community as well as the hospital settingExpansion of information on adolescents, allergy, prescribing and genetics - in keeping with the latest developments in these fast-changing areaInternational dimension enhanced, with particular focus on children’s diseases in the developing world - an unique asset since too many textbooks ignore or devote little space to developing world problemsIncludes many new expert contributors drawn from the worldwide community of pediatricians - in particular from Europe, Africa and AsiaNew chapter on the epidemiology of disease in developing countriesNew, tighter style and presentation - as comprehensive as ever, but with a more modern, crisper styleInternational Advisory Panel of experts from around the world - new to this editionOnline version of complete text and illustrations available with purchase of the book - makes the book accessible wherever there is an internet connection