This series of books reflects the trend towards a core curriculum and self-directed learning. The content is restricted to the 'must know' core information presented in a synoptic style. The diagrams that support the text are in a style that the reader can remember and reproduce in examinations. Each chapter ends with a selection of self-assessment material and full explanatory answers. These consolidate and expand on the chapter contents.
The series covers the entire curriculum in approximately twelve discipline-based volumes. Despite the use of problem- and/or topic-based curricula students still respond to the security of a well-ordered presentation of the basic information by traditional discipline.
New to this edition
New smaller format to fit on bookshop shelves.
New internal design to look more up to date.
Much stronger series cover design to encourage bookshops to display as a series.
Increased self-assessment
Includes the new OSCE style questions that are increasingly used in examinations.
More consistent use of learning objectives.
Contents refined to take account of comments on first edition.
Key Features
- Offers concise coverage of essential, core material.
- Key Objectives reinforce material and provide examination practice.
- Simple diagrams are included in a style that can be easily reproduced on exams.
Author Information
By Andrew McCarthy, MD, MRCOG, MRCPI, Consultant Obstetrician, Hammersmith and Queen Charlotte's Hospital, London, UK and R. William Hunter, FRCS, FRCOG, Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, York District Hospital, York, UK
OBSTETRICS
Physiology of obstetrics
Antenatal disorders
Medical and surgical problems in pregnancy
Fetal disorders
Organization of maternity services
Labor
Malpresentation and operative delivery
The puerperium and its disorders
Measures of outcome in pregnancy
GYNECOLOGY
Disorders of childhood and puberty
Menstrual disorders
Gynecological infections
Pelvic pain and endometriosis
Family planning
Infertility
Early pregnancy loss
Gynecological neoplasia
Prolapse and urinary disorders
Menopause
Index