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This book is a practical management guide for medical practitioners in a wide range of fields. The diagnosis and management of all common and major paediatric disorders is covered. The management of paediatric emergencies, poison and ingestions, common medical and surgical problems, infectious diseases and child abuse and neglect are covered. The fifth edition of this book has been fully updated to reflect changes in current clinical practice. New chapters will include "Paediatric Health Maintenance", "Common Developmental and Behavioural Problems", "Common Undifferentiated Presentations", "Death and Bereavement" and "Antenatal Diagnosis and Neonatal Screening". All chapters of the book have been revised and expanded, and numerous additional illustrations, algorithms and line drawings have been included. The coverage of the book has been broadened for both national and international audiences, and information specific to the Royal Childrens′s Hospital has been included in a separate supplement