"Children under the age of 16 comprise 20% of the population of the UK and of most industrialized countries, but in many developing countries children represent more than 50% of the population. In all countries, the management of children's health problems is a high proportion of the medical workload. Many GPs find that 30% of their consultations are for children, particularly pre-school children (under 5 years). (Medical students in the middle of...

With emphasis on clinical presentations and diagnostic problem-solving, this edition provides increased information on EBM and treatment guidelines.

This combined volume allows the authors to take a new approach in line with the new medical curriculum. Gynaecological presentations are arranged according to the age of the patient.

How and why does dealing with older people differ from the treatment of younger age groups? This volume explains how and why the physiological changes of aging affect the presentation and treatment of disease, and addresses the role of rehabilitation.

This is a logical and well laid-out approach to clinical medicine. Sections are divided and knowledge is meted out in small, easily absorbed doses.