This small, practical book explains how health professionals can assess a sick child. It includes home care advice, referral criteria and prescribing information. Written by the UK's leading expert in minor illness, it provides concise, evidence-based advice to guide their management. It was last updated in March 2021. A health professional who is equipped with a thermometer and a torch will be able to use the simple techniques and guidance in this book to assess a small child with a minor illness.
