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Ratings: ★★★★★ (4.6/5)
Genre: Medical Textbook, Pediatrics, Non-Fiction, Education

Book Review:
The sixth edition of ''Lecture Notes on Paediatrics'' upholds the stellar reputation of the Lecture Notes series as a concise, authoritative, and indispensable resource. Authored by esteemed specialists S.R. Meadow and R.W. Smithells, this book masterfully distills the vast field of child health into a clear and manageable format, perfect for medical students and junior doctors. Its strength lies in its focused approach, prioritizing the patterns of growth, development, and the diagnosis of common and important childhood conditions over exhaustive treatment details, which are better found in larger reference texts. The preface thoughtfully acknowledges the global foundations of child health (parenting, politics, public health) and, soberly, the expanded section on child abuse reflects necessary updates. Despite tackling serious topics, it retains the essential optimism of paediatrics. The clear writing, logical structure, and integration with the broader Lecture Notes ecosystem make it an excellent tool for exam preparation and clinical rotations. It remains a gold-standard introductory text, effectively bridging the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical paediatric care.