Lawrence Miall
Mary Rudolf
Dominic Smith
2016
“ ‘What is the use of a book,’ thought Alice, ‘without pictures or conversations?’ ” Lewis Carroll, Alice in Wonderland. Paediatric medicine requires an understanding of developing anatomy, physiology and psychology as well as a holistic family-orientated approach.There are a wide range of professional challenges: from the technical aspects of intensive care to the ethical and sociological questions relating to issues of autonomy, independence and children’s rights.