Now fully revised and updated with the latest guidelines > this new edition of the Oxford Handbook of Paediatrics is an easy-to-use and compact guide to all aspects of acute and chronic paediatrics. The team of specialist contributors and editors have successfully condensed many years of clinical experience into a pocket-sized compendium of clinical problems and treatment options. Taking a child-centred approach to the subject > the book provides comprehensive coverage of areas such as neonatology > surgery > genetics and congenital malformations > along with the treatment of children in the community > the psychological effects of illness on the child and family > child safeguarding > and ethical and legal issues > all in a user-friendly and succinct style. All chapters have been updated for this new edition > which now includes a new chapter comprehensively covering allergies > with new dedicated chapters on audiology > ophthalmology > and rheumatology. Child safeguarding has been thoroughly revised in line with latest guidance > with a new topic on manslaughter by gross negligence. The practical advice and experience contained within this handbook will be invaluable to all those involved in the care of the younger patient.