Lecture Notes on Paediatrics is a best-selling text, providing a concise introduction to paediatrics for undergraduates. The new edition focuses on core knowledge required for the paediatric attachment and is interspersed with key point boxes and case histories to aid ease of use. The introduction of Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs) at the end of the chapter will help students to gauge their ability as they progress through the course or when preparing for examinations.