Summary:
Mastering the DRCOG is the essential and definitive study guide for all candidates preparing for the Diploma of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists' examination.

This book directly reflects and fulfils the DRCOG syllabus set by the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists. Chapters are laid out precisely following the DRCOG syllabus format. Starting with an overall introduction to the exam, Mastering the DRCOG covers the seven core modules of the syllabus:

• Basic Clinical Skills
• Basic Surgical Skills
• Antenatal Care
• Management of Labour and Delivery
• Postpartum and Neonatal Problems
• Gynaecological Problems
• Subfertility and Contraception

These modules are followed by a section of ‘hot topics’ not specifically mentioned in the syllabus, but of real interest for all those working in the area of women’s health. Hot topics include the menopause and its management, abuse of women, and ethical issues such as fetal sex selection and eugenics, egg donation, breast augmentation surgery, and surrogate motherhood.

Mastering the DRCOG is written in a clear and straight-forward style and is illustrated throughout. Written by a newly qualified GP and edited by two highly experienced Consultants, one in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, the other in Community Sexual and Reproductive Health, Mastering the DRCOG is a fantastic resource for all candidates preparing for the Diploma. The book will also be of great value to medical students learning Obstetrics and Gynaecology for the first time, to overseas doctors preparing for the PLAB, and to experienced GPs looking for a refresher.

Written by a newly qualified General Practitioner fresh from the exam hall, and edited by two highly experienced Consultants, one in Obstetrics & Gynaecology, the other in Community Sexual & Reproductive Health, Mastering the DRCOG is a fantastic resource for all candidates preparing for the diploma.

• Structured to reflect the DRCOG syllabus set by the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists

• Clear, straight-forward style and illustrated throughout

• Includes useful website listings and 'good points of practice'

• Written by a newly qualified General Practitioner fresh from the exam hall and edited by two highly experienced Consultants

• The essential and definitive study guide for all candidates preparing for the DRCOG examination

Table of Contents:
Preface
About the authors
Introduction
Module 1: Basic clinical skills
Module 2: Basic surgical skills
Module 3: Antenatal care
Module 4: Management of labour and delivery
Module 5: Postpartum and neonatal care
Module 6: Gynaecological problems
Module 7: Fertility control
Module 8: What’s not in the syllabus
List of abbreviations
Index

About the Author(s):
Jamila Groves BSc(Hons) MBBS DRCOG DFFP
General Practitioner, Honor Oak Group Practice, Lewisham, London, UK; 13 Pimlico Road, Westminster, London, UK

Consultant Editors:
Lesley Bacon, Consultant in Community Sexual & Reproductive Health, Lewisham Primary Care Trust, London, UK
Ruth Cochrane, Consultant Obstetrician, University Hospital Lewisham, London, UK

Readership:
Trainees preparing for the Diploma of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists

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