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Obstetrics and Gynaecology: An evidence-based text for MRCOG (2E)

David M Luesley,Philip N Baker


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ISBN: 9780340990131
Published: 24/09/2010
Extent: 916 pages
Illustrations: 40 b/w halftones, 30 colour line drawings


 
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Summary:
Obstetrics and Gynaecology: An Evidence-Based Text for MRCOG is an indispensable textbook for trainees preparing for the MRCOG examination and beyond.


  • Based on the 2009 RCOG curriculum
  • MRCOG standards and the relevant theoretical and practical skills required clearly highlighted at the start of each chapter
  • Focused on the evidence-base for treatments with evidence scoring, published guidelines and key references
  • Accessible, digestible chapters with summaries, key points, tables and illustrative material


    • This second edition of this innovative textbook provides all the information required by the obstetrics and gynaecology trainee and specialist during training and in preparation for the MRCOG examination.

    Sub-sections within Obstetrics, Gynaecology and a general section are divided in line with the RCOG trainee logbook. The text is consistently structured throughout to ensure ease of reference with standardized headings including definitions, incidence, aetiology, incidence, investigations and management.

    Recommendations for medical, surgical, psychological and complementary treatment and diagnostic tests are all subject to appraisal of the supporting evidence which is rated from A-E according to RCOG guidelines.

    The Section Editors and Editors are renowned in the field and have close affiliations with the RCOG.


    • Easily accessible sections, summaries, key points and illustrative material
    • Based on the latest curriculum as recommended by the RCOG
    • Evidence-based: focuses on the evidence for treatments where this is available
    • Editors and Section Editors have close affiliations with the RCOG


    Table of Contents:
    PART ONE: INTRODUCTORY/GENERAL Part editor: James Drife
    PART TWO: OBSTETRICS Part editor: Philip Baker
    ANTENATAL
    SECTION A: Antenatal complications: material
    Section editor: Philip Baker
    SECTION B: Antenatal complications: fetal conditions
    Section editor: Mark Kilby
    INTRAPARTUM
    SECTION C: Late pregnancy/intrapartum events
    Section editor: Lucy Kean
    SECTION D: First stage of labour
    Section editor: Lucy Kean
    SECTION E: Second stage of labour
    Section editor: Lucy Kean
    POST DELIVERY
    SECTION F: Postpartum complications: neonatal
    Section editor: Lucy Kean
    SECTION G: Postpartum complications: maternal
    Section editor: Mark Kilby
    PART THREE: GYNAECOLOGY Part Editor: David Luesley
    SECTION A: Reproductive medicine
    Section editor: Bill Ledger
    SECTION B: Pelvic floor and lower urinary tract dysfunction
    Section editor: Linda Cardozo
    SECTION C: Lower genital tract
    Section editor: David Luesley
    SECTION D: Gynaecological oncology
    Section editor: Henry Kitchener


    About the Author(s):
    David M Luesley MA, MD, FRCOG, Professor of Gynaecological Oncology, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK

    Philip N Baker DM, BMedSci, BM, BS, FRCOG, Dean of the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada


    Readership:
    Candidates for the MRCOG Part 2 examination


    Reviews:

    'This second edition of the innovative text, modelled on the current MRCOG curriculum, provides all the information that is required by the trainee and during training and when preparing for the MRCOG examination... This textbook has established itself as an indispensable guide to the specialty'
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