Update in Pediatrics

Pediatrics is an evolving field of medicine and with many new advancements in knowledge, scientific research, and technology in recent years. This concise and comprehensive 2nd Edition of the textbook "Update in Pediatrics" provides an update and overview of the latest advances and current literature in Pediatrics, assisting health professionals to review cutting-edge information in the different subspecialties in Pediatrics. 

This book is structured into chapters based on the various subspecialties in Pediatrics, and includes chapters ranging from traditional disciplines such as Infectious Disease and Cardiology, to more current disciplines such as Adolescent Medicine and Child Maltreatment. The team of authors is made up of experienced and expert clinicians and researchers in their respective fields. 

The target audience for this book includes any practitioner who cares for children, including pediatricians, family doctors, nurses and nurse practitioners, allied health professionals, residents, medical students, and health researchers providing an indispensable resource for the busy clinician and learner who wishes to stay up-to-date with the latest advances and knowledge in the field.

Shalea Beckwith is working as a Consultant Pediatrician with Kidcrew. She previously worked with Quinte Health Care (QHC) and was the Chief/Medical Director of Pediatrics at QHC and an Assistant Professor at Queen's University.  She went to Queen’s University and graduated with a Bachelor of Science Honours Degree, and then she did a Masters of Science in Physiology at the University of British Columbia (UBC).  Shalea went to Medical School at UBC and then she completed a Residency in Pediatrics at Queen’s University.  She has been engaged in leadership development and participated in the Harvard Medical School Global Pediatrics Leadership Course. Dr Piteau has an interest in medical missions and she raised money to build a medical clinic for orphan children in Kenya.  She enjoys spending time with her family and participating in sporting activities such as biking, wake-boarding, and swimming.