Abstract
Paediatrics, the branch of medicine responsible for the health and medical care of infants, children and adolescents from birth to young adulthood, is a relatively recent speciality with its origins in the mid‐19th century. Unlike many other areas of practice, the population it serves is unable to advocate for itself. This often results in paediatrics being overlooked in planning services and education. One should note that a long protected childhood is unique to our species and essential for human mental and physical health
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 949-951 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health |
Volume | 50 |
Issue number | 12 |
Early online date | 13 Nov 2014 |
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Publication status | Published - Dec 2014 |
Keywords
- paediatrics
- core teaching
- Undergraduate medical education