A concise review of obstetrics and gynaecology structured to reflect the content of the DRCOG exam and written with that exam in mind.
New to this edition
updates include the following:
more on statistics, as this is very important to the exama few more well-chosen line drawings (flow diagrams) and tables - in place of textexpanded GP content (e.g. family planning, mennorhagia management)expanded sections on syndromes to include: Turner's syndrome, Kleinfelters, Testicular feminization, Edwards and Pataus syndromesinfection in pregnancy, including parvovirus infection and toxoplama screeningvaricella infection - complicationsviagra (in psychosexual problems chapter)survival of preterm infant - at different gestation
Key Features
- concise - written in a very simple style that keeps wordage to a minimum
- linked to DRCOG exam
- equally useful as an MRCGP reference
- very useful for GP registrars - especially those with limited experience of hospital O&G
Author Information
By Janice Rymer, MD, FRCOG, FRANZCOG, ILTM, Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Guy's, King's and St. Thomas' School of Medicine, London, UK; Michael Chapman, MD, FRCOG, Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of New South Wales, St. George Hospital, Sydney, Australia; Adam Rodin, Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Wellhouse NHS Trust, London, UK and Gregory Davis, Starr Specialist/Lecturer, University of New South Wales, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, St. George Hospital, Sydney, Australia
CONTENTS:
SECTION 1 the EXAMINATION:
General Information.
Preparing for the Examination.
The Written Paper.
Objective Structured Clinical Examination
SECTION II the SYLLABUS:
A: Gynaecology:
The Menstrual Cycle.
Menstrual Disorders.
Endometriosis, Dyspareunia and Pelvic Pain.
Infertility.
Congenital Abnormalities of the Female Genital Tract.
Hirsutism and Virilism.
Bleeding in Early Pregnancy.
Benign Conditions of the Female Genital Tract.
Gynaecological Oncology.
The Menopause and Hormone Replacement Therapy.
The Premenstrual Syndrome.
Urinary Incontinence.
Uterovaginal Prolapse.
Minimal Access Surgery.
B: Obstetrics:
Prepregnancy Counselling and Prenatal Diagnosis.
Antenatal Care.
Minor Disorders of Pregnancy.
Infections in Pregnancy.
Major Complications of Pregnancy.
Preterm Labour, Hypertensive Disorders, Rhesus Isoimmunization, Intrauterine Growth Retardation, Antepartum Haemorrhage, Maternal Systemic Disorders. Labour First Stage.
Labour Second Stage.
Labour Third Stage.
Fetal Monitoring in Labour.
Obstetric Intervention.
Breech Presentation and Transverse Lie.
Twin Pregnancy.
Obstetric Analgesia and Anaesthesia.
Puerperium and Breast Feeding.
Obstetric and Gynaecological Emergencies.
Home Deliveries.
Stillbirths.
Maternity Benefits.
Statistics.
C: Miscellaneous Subjects:
Neonatal Medicine.
Sexually Transmitted Diseases.
Family Planning.
Psychosexual Counselling
APPENDICES:
Obstetric Terms and Definitions.
Risk Factors in Obstetrics.
The Fetal Skull.
Diameters of the Normal Female Pelvis.
Normal Values in Pregnancy.
Partograms - the graphic description of labour.
The Obstetric Flying Squad.
Suggested Reading.
Index.