Previously issued in print: London: Radcliffe Publishing, 2014.

The medical specialty of paediatric gastroenterology is focused on problems and disorders within the gastrointestinal tract, liver and pancreas of children from infancy until age eighteen. This inspirational compilation provides information on current research and clinical practice regarding the psychosocial aspects of paediatric gastrointestinal c Children and young people experiencing gastroenterological discomfort are common presenting problems at paediatric clinics. It is widely recognised that 'gastroenterology' is a key component in general paediatric practice with its unique challenges such as the diversity in cognitive maturation found within paediatric population and the specific characteristics of the development of the gastrointestinal system in children. The need for specialists trained in paediatric gastroenterology has been given added impetus in recent years by increasing evidence of the profound impact that many chronic gastrointestinal diseases have on children's growth and development, as well as by the knowledge that certain gastroenterological conditions are specific to infants.

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