Chapter 174
Approach to the Paediatric Patient
Diana Purvis,
Diana Purvis
Starship Children's Hospital, Auckland
Department of Paediatrics, University of Auckland, New Zealand
Search for more papers by this authorDiana Purvis,
Diana Purvis
Starship Children's Hospital, Auckland
Department of Paediatrics, University of Auckland, New Zealand
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Veronica Kinsler,
Albert Yan,
John Harper,
Arnold Oranje,
Christine Bodemer,
Margarita Larralde,
David Luk, Vibhu Mendiratta,
Diana Purvis,
Peter Hoeger
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Search for more papers by this authorDiana Purvis
Search for more papers by this authorFirst published: 20 November 2019
Summary
Paediatric dermatology involves care of children from birth to the start of adult life. A knowledge of child development helps with approaching children and young people and their families in an appropriate and effective manner. This chapter covers aspects of development in neonates, infants, children and adolescents. An approach to paediatric procedures, adherence, end-of-life care and transition from paediatric to adult services will also be discussed.
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