Learning objectives By the end of this chapter the reader should: Know the anatomy and embryology of the central and peripheral nervous systems Understand the role of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) and how CSF analysis can be used for diagnosis of…
Learning objectives By the end of this chapter the reader should: Understand the embryology and anatomy of the musculoskeletal system Understand the histology and physiology of normal muscle and how structure relates to function Understand the pathophysiological changes which occur…
Learning objectives By the end of this chapter the reader should: Understand the anatomy, embryology and function of the hypothalamus, pituitary, thyroid, parathyroid, pancreas and adrenals Understand the pathophysiological basis of endocrine diseases such as diabetes (including the aetiology and…
Learning objectives By the end of this chapter the reader should: Understand the embryology of the skin and its relationship to genetic and other dermatological disorders Know the normal anatomy, physiology and function of skin Know about dermatological history and…
Learning objectives By the end of this chapter the reader should: Understand the context of child mental health within paediatrics Understand the social, moral and cognitive development of children Be aware of the determinants of mental health Understand the 4Ps…
Learning objectives By the end of this chapter the reader should: Understand haematopoiesis in children Recognize the genetic and environmental factors involved in haematological disorders Understand the investigation and management of disorders of haematopoiesis Understand the normal coagulation pathway and…
Learning objectives By the end of this chapter the reader should: Understand the development of cancer Know about genetic and environmental factors in the aetiology of malignancies Know about the pathophysiology of malignancy Understand the basis of the presentation of…
Learning outcomes By the end of this chapter the reader should: Know the anatomy and embryology of the liver and biliary tract and how variation relates to specific disorders, e.g. biliary atresia Know the basic histopathology and cellular dysfunction of…
Learning objectives By the end of this chapter the reader should: Know the embryology of the genitourinary tract and how abnormality leads to common problems Know the normal anatomy and the range that this encompasses Understand the disorders of sexual…
Learning objectives By the end of this chapter the reader should: Understand the critical anatomy and embryology of the urinary tract Understand the relevant physiology of the kidney and understand how dysfunction relates to disease Know the commoner presentations of…