Applied Knowledge in Paediatrics: MRCPCH Mastercourse

Genetics and dysmorphology

After reading this chapter you should: be able to explain and provide advice regarding patterns of inheritance be able to diagnose and manage common genetic and dysmorphological conditions be able to discuss the role of pre- and postnatal genetic investigations…

Growth and puberty

After reading this chapter you should: know the causes of problems relating to growth and puberty be able to assess, diagnose and manage problems relating to growth and puberty Disorders of growth Growth is an excellent clinical tool to help…

Adolescent medicine

After reading this chapter you should be able to: manage transition of adolescents with chronic health needs to adult services assess and diagnose risk-taking behaviours including non-adherence, self-harm, alcohol and substance misuse and make appropriate referral to specialist services to…

Neonatology

After reading this chapter you should be able to diagnose and manage: birth injury short and long-term consequence of preterm birth common medical conditions common surgical conditions congenital anomaly common postnatal problems and know the effect of prenatal and perinatal…

Preparing for the AKP exam

After reading this chapter you should understand: the structure and format of the AKP examination the range of topics covered by the syllabus the style of questions presented in the examination how each question is produced and reviewed advice on…