This book, based on non-interactive question-and-answer format, offers an essential guide for medical students who need to prepare for oral exams or clinical visits. Starting from specific clinical situations the volume provides clear questions on the theory related to the cases. Each question is followed by correct answers that summarize the main information. Suggested reading are included to deepen the topics and enhance the readers knowledge. Accordingly, this practical guide will help students get ready for their oral exams, and help prepare young residents for their first clinical cases.

The book offers a comprehensive overview of ENT diseases during pregnancy, postpartum and lactating period. It brings together the experience of authors from more than 25 countries and aims to provide a broader understanding of the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of the ENT pathologies in pregnant and lactating women. The book is organized in 7 main parts according to the ENT subspecialties, and each chapter features a reader-friendly, uniform structure. It includes developments about COVID-19 infection. ENT Diseases: Diagnosis and Treatment during Pregnancy and Lactation will appeal to a wide readership, from ENT practitioners through allergists and pulmonologists, to trainees and students in ENT, obstetrics/gynecology.​

This concise, step-by-step guide to preparing for and taking the oral exam for board certification in Obstetrics/Gynecology has been completely updated to reflect recent changes in format and topics. Since the advent of managed care, board certification has taken on greater importance. This text provides effective strategies for caselist collection, format and defense, along with other tips and advice for persuasively articulating one's knowledge of the field.

A quick-hit Q&A review for the Obstetrics and Gynecology Board Exam Obstetrics and Gynecology Board Review: Pearls of Wisdom: Third Edition is a quick, active-recall review of the most important information to know when preparing for residency in-service examinations and the Ob/Gyn boards. 5200+ rapid-fire questions cover all topics on the board exam Powered with performance-improving pearls and other potent learning aids Like “flashcards in a book,” the rapid-fire Q&A format facilitates study alone or with a partner. Only correct answers are given to focus study and improve memory retention and exam-day performance. The third edition is completely revised based on the core curriculum, and includes a new primary care chapter. Basic science coverage has been de-emphasized and more "most/least likely" questions have been added to simulate the current board-exam format. Intense, Targeted, Exam-Focused Like other volumes in the Pearls of Wisdom series, this book ensures your best possible performance on the board exam in the shortest possible study time. There is no easier or faster way to guarantee that you perform you best on exam day! BULL'S-EYE HITS on ob/gyn board topics--the meaningful and the frequently tested TOOLS TO IMPRINT YOUR MEMORY--pearls, drills, mnemonics, visual imagery, even humor, and other tested learning aids RAPID RESULTS--rapid-fire, to-the-point Q&As quickly embed the facts you need to know and enhance quick recall NO CONFUSING WRONG ANSWERS to clutter your memory

This book provides a practically orientated resource that details the use a range of imaging techniques across major specialties plus those that are less well represented in standard textbooks (e.g. cardiothoracic surgery, palliative care, geriatric medicine, skin conditions from diverse ethnic groups). Emphasis is placed on enabling the reader to interpret images and clinical data, while avoiding mistakes and pitfalls in their day-to-day practice. Detailed question and answer sections along with insightful videos reinforce key messages (e.g. visualizing heart murmurs). Grading of questions aids navigation, with more difficult questions to benefit the high-flying students/junior doctors preparing for postgraduate exams/physician associates and advanced nurse practitioners working in a specialist area. Practical Guide to Visualizing Medicine: A Self-Assessment Manual concisely covers how to use imaging techniques in medicine, surgery, pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology. It emphasizes the value of being able to accurately visualize signs and symptoms to make accurate diagnoses and provide patient-centered care. The added insight given from experienced medical educators on how to select an appropriate medical specialty makes this work critical for all trainee and early-career medical practitioners and allied healthcare professionals.

OSCE examinations are compulsory for Medical students and specialist trainees. The student is led through a clinical scenario and then assessed on examination, history taking, investigation, diagnosis and management. Some students are able to practice OSCEs with a teacher acting as the patient, however not all candidates have equal/sufficient access to teachers as such a resource. This often leads to examination candidates not being prepared for the OSCE exam format, performing poorly compared with written paper examinations. The proposed book will cover an approach to passing the OSCE as well as 60 practice questions. Each case will have a sample marking scheme. After the marking scheme there will be a discussion and key points/pitfalls section

A Practical Guide to Obstetrics & Gynecology offers complete coverage of the practical aspects of obstetrics and gynaecology from both examination and viva point of view. This book covers important topics like history taking and examination, long cases in obstetrics and gynaecology, detailed normal labour room procedures and minor OT procedures in gynaecology. Also included are discussions on contraception, imaging, instruments and specimens, and drugs used in obstetrics and gynaecology. The book features an appendix covering useful topics such as scoring systems, tests, classification systems, tables, charts, formulae and nutritional values. A Practical Guide to Obstetrics & Gynecology contains an accompanying CD, covering basics related to obstetrics such as: bony pelvis, foetal skull, mechanism of normal vaginal delivery, and mechanism of delivery in case of foetal malpresentations (Breech presentation, occiput posterior position). The breadth of content in this title makes it essential for residents, obstetricians and gynaecologists. Key Points Additional CD covers a variety of basics in obstetrics Comprehensive text covering practical aspects of obstetrics and gynaecology Enhanced by 340 full colour images

A 24-year-old woman is referred from the emergency department with sudden onset of left iliac fossa pain and you are the medic on duty...100 Cases in Obstetrics and Gynaecology presents 100 commonly seen obstetric and gynaecological scenarios. The patient's history, examination and initial investigations are presented along with questions on the di

The pregnancy resource you can trust: medically reliable information, mom-to-mom advice. If you want the real deal on pregnancy, you've come to the right book! Drs. Yvonne Bohn, Allison Hill, and Alane Park are three top obstetricians who have personally welcomed more than 10,000 babies into the world. But they've been on the other side of the ultrasound too--as mothers themselves, they have each experienced the joys and anxieties of pregnancy firsthand. Morning sickness . . . unexpected contractions . . . midnight feedings . . . even serious complications . . . they've been there! Now they share everything you need to know about this exciting, life-changing journey. Written in a clear and friendly style, The Mommy Docs' Ultimate Guide to Pregnancy and Birth offers the most up-to-date medical guidance. It's packed with real-life stories from new moms and practical tips straight from the Docs' office. From pre-conception to postpartum, you'll find answers to your most pressing questions, including: Can birth control pills cause fertility problems? When will I start showing? Which prenatal tests do I really need? Is my baby getting the right nutrition? Is it true that I can't touch a cat, eat sushi, or color my hair for nine months? If I get a cold, is it safe to take medication? How do I create a birth plan? What if I go into labor alone? If I've had a cesarean delivery before, will I need to have one with my next pregnancy? How can I make breastfeeding easier? This extraordinarily comprehensive guide also includes chapters on diet and exercise, high-risk pregnancies, and the most often-repeated myths. Complete with illustrations of your baby's development, The Mommy Docs' Ultimate Guide to Pregnancy and Birth is your reassuring resource for a healthy and stress-free pregnancy.