TY - JOUR T1 - Core paediatrics: a problem-solving approach JF - Archives of Disease in Childhood JO - Arch Dis Child SP - 654 LP - 655 DO - 10.1136/adc.2005.074492 VL - 90 IS - 6 AU - L J Phillips Y1 - 2005/06/01 UR - http://adc.bmj.com/content/90/6/654.2.abstract N2 - Steven Ryan, Jackie Gregg, Leena Patel. London: Arnold, 2003, £24.99, pp 428. ISBN 0-34080971-X In contrast to a decade ago, there appears to be numerous paediatric “textbooks” on the market today, aimed primarily at medical students. The choice must appear somewhat overwhelming! Core paediatrics adds itself to this ever-growing list. As the title suggests however, it does attempt to approach the subject from a different angle. The book is set out in 40 distinct chapters. Each chapter approaches a familiar topic in a refreshing manner—likely to appeal to a student and in a way in which they can place it in context. For instance, rather than a chapter on … ER -