Difficult Cases in Primary Care

In many paediatric cases the definitive diagnosis may not be made in the primary care setting, but this is where suspicions are often raised. General Practitioners are, therefore, required to maintain a breadth of knowledge covering the specialty. This invaluable guide outlines a case scenario followed by a highly detailed explanation of the condition and its management, presenting the symptoms in a way that are likely to be encountered in general practice.

SAMAR RAZAQ MBChB, MRCGP, DRCOG, DCH, DGM General Practitioner Buckinghamshire Dr Samar Razaq works as a general practitioner in Buckinghamshire. He graduated from the University of Birmingham in 2005. During his general practice training he completed diplomas in child health, geriatric medicine, and obstetrics and gynaecology. He is the author of this Diffi cult Cases in Primary Care series of books. Radcliff e published the fi rst book in the series, Diffi cult Cases in Primary Care: Women's Health, in 2012. He currently resides in Buckinghamshire with his wife and three children.

Preface. About the author. List of abbreviations. Febrile seizures. Chronic constipation. Urinary tract infection. Atopic eczema. Acne. Kawasaki disease. Henoch-Schonlein purpura. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Skull deformities. Bronchiolitis. Diabetes. Neonatal jaundice. Recurrent abdominal pain. Juvenile Idiopathic arthritis. Answers. Index.