AIDS continually presents new questions for the obstetrician and gynecologist. The effect on pregnancy, the possibility of perinatal transmission, HIV positive tests, and risk to staff are just a few of the issues confronting clinicians and practitioners today. These and other questions were addressed by the 19th Study Group of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, whose findings are reported here.

This is a synoptic text ideal for exam preparation covering what is required for both parts of the MRCOG examination. This edition has been thoroughly revised and updated with increased use of diagrams. Main areas of change include minimally invasive surgery, fetal medicine, genetics, hypertension in pregnancy sub-fertility, and AIDS.

A newly revised high yield resource for your medicine clerkship–just what you’d expect from First Aid! The new edition of First Aid for the Medicine Clerkship is a comprehensive, high-yield resource, with an expanded focus on pathophysiology and diagnosis and treatment. It provides you with the foundation you need to excel in their internal medicine clerkship and rotations and to ace the shelf exam and Step 2 CK exam. Designed to facilitate the application of knowledge required for the shelf exam and the USMLE Step 2 CK, First Aid for the Medical Clerkship provides the information required to formulate a diagnostic and treatment plan. This new edition also has brand-new illustrations, photos, and algorithms, presented in a new full-color design. Chock full of useful photos and illustrations NEW: More content on the nuances of diagnostic algorithms (e.g., when to order a test) and medical management (e.g., when to implement a treatment) NEW: Content added on core areas such as ophthalmology, renal and acid-base disorders. and ambulatory medicine NEW: More images, diagrams, and flow charts in a fresh new-full color design Directs students who want to make an impression on rotations to the latest research studies Summary boxes highlight high-yield information needed for exam success

The best selling resource for the OB/GYN clerkship Excel on your rotation, impress on the wards, and score your highest on the shelf exams with this best-selling reference. This new edition of First Aid for the OB/GYN Clerkship has been updated with the latest clinical perspectives and research. Ask just about any student who has been through their OB/GYN rotation and they will tell you that THIS was the resource they turned to. It not only aligns with national clerkship curricula, but also follows the shelf exam blueprint and is full of helpful mnemonics, ward tips, exam tips, and integrated mini-cases. The text highlights all of the important topics, presenting a clear, concise review based on the clerkship’s core competencies. Thoroughly revised, this new edition will help you prepare for the clerkship and also guide you in the clinical diagnosis and treatment of the many conditions you will see during your rotation. First Aid for the OB/GYN features: The latest clinical research and perspectives Helpful mnemonics Ward tips and integrated mini-cases Images, diagrams, and flow charts in a fresh new-full color design Summary boxes with high-yield information needed for exam success

BRS Obstetrics and Gynecology applies the popular BRS format of outline review followed by USMLE-style questions. This second edition focuses on OB/GYN clerkship material relevant to the USMLE Step 2 and clerkship exams. Dr. Sakala, who actively teaches USMLE Steps 2 and 3 preparatory courses, has included 500 updated review questions with complete answers and explanations. Also featured in this revised edition are new illustrations, an abridged infectious disease section, additional information on Breast Diseases (a topic heavily tested on the USMLE Step 2), and more clinical features.

Wherever you study or practise obstetrics and gynaecology, a sound knowledge of the clinical aspects will underpin your understanding of the specialty and maximise your ability to make a difference to the care of women and babies. A perfect companion to Kumar and Clark’s Clinical Medicine, this new edition continues to provide an excellent grounding and framework for handling clinical problems in obstetrics and gynaecology. Highly illustrated with clear, full-colour line drawings and colour photos. Summary boxes and tables throughout. Key-points boxes at the end of each chapter. The latest information for statistics and genetics. Forward-looking approach to obstetrics and gynaecology. History and ethics boxes throughout. Organized into three sections: Fundamentals, Gynaecology, and Pregnancy and the puerperium. New section on sexual and reproductive health New chapter on surgery to aligned with the RCOG undergrad curriculum Anaesthesia chapter totally reworked. Increased coverage of ectopic pregnancy and miscarriage. Fully revised and updated throughout.

A fully updated and illustrated handbook providing comprehensive coverage of all curriculum areas covered by the MRCOG Part 1 examination.

Concise, with a structured approach, Algorithms for Obstetrics and Gynaecology supports development of key problem-solving skills obstetricians and gynaecologists are required to maintain under pressure. All algorithms are designed to support rapid decision making in the most clinically relevant situations to minimize the risks of a poor outcome. This book covers everything from common non-life-threatening emergencies such as hyperemesis in pregnancy, to life-threatening acute events such as ectopic pregnancy, acute fetal distress, or maternal collapse. Each topic is devoted to a different clinical problem or emergency. Key learning points aid trainees by distilling the essential information from the chapter. Each topic has an algorithm, a care pathway, or table of key information, suiting the learning needs of trainees. However, this is also an important resource of information for day to day practice as algorithms and care pathways have been created using current national guidelines and clinical evidence. Every algorithm and care pathway has been carefully structured to ensure a logical progression of thought to aid anticipation, early diagnosis, and prompt and appropriate management. Ethical, legal and social issues are also discussed where relevant. Book jacket.

This second edition of the innovative text, modelled on the current MRCOG curriculum, provides all the information that is required by the trainee and specialist during training and when preparing for the MRCOG examination. This book is divided into three Parts - General, Obstetrics and Gynaecology. Sub-sections within these major areas are broadly based upon the elements of the curriculum that are highlighted within the RCOG trainee logbook. To ensure consistency of approach throughout the book, all elements within each Part have been written to a template structure, adherence to which has been strictly enforced by the expert editorial team. Each element opens with an introductory section of 'MRCOG standards', highlighting the 'Theoretical knowledge' and 'Practical skills' relevant to the discussion that follows. Within the discussion, clear sub-divisions of the text under standardized headings ensure ease of reference. Each element concludes with a brief list of key references as an aid to further study. Throughout the clinical elements of the text the supporting evidence for efficacy of the interventions described has been presented according to the guidelines of the RCOG. Recommendations for medical, surgical, psychological and complementary treatment and diagnostic tests are all subject to this appraisal, a feature unique among obstetrics and gynaecology textbooks at this level. This textbook has establsihed itself as an indispensable guide to the specialty for all trainee obstetricians and gynaecologists in preparation for the MRCOG examination and beyond.

This work features a Foreword by David Taylor, Vice Dean, Leicester Medical School. "This book is the first to assist students with a new format of testing knowledge and clinical skills, i.e., the extended matching question. I am delighted my colleagues here in Leicester, where undergraduate education is given the very highest priority, have found the time and energy to write this book. This book comprehensively tests a whole range of obstetrics and gynaecology and I congratulate them for it." - David Taylor, in the Foreword. This revision aid in Obstetrics and Gynaecology is based on the Extended Matching Question format (EMQ). It contains over 200 patient vignettes arranged in topic areas covering a broad range of themes and degrees of difficulty. It provides test EMQs and detailed answers at the completion of each section. "EMQs in Obstetrics and Gynaecology" is an indispensable study and revision aid for undergraduate medical students preparing for in-course assessment in obstetrics and gynaecology as well as final exams. It also provides a vital review for specialist trainees in obstetrics and gynaecology preparing to take postgraduate exams.