Oxford Handbook of Obstetrics and Gynaecology

About this Book

• Provides a wealth of practical advice on diagnosing and managing common conditions, problems and emergencies
• Includes references to up-to-date evidence-based guidelines
• Covers the most up-to-date clinical information in a concise and easy-to-use format
• Packed with high-quality illustrations, including new full-colour photographs

New to this edition

• Updated with new topics on consent for operations, and pre-operative assessment for gynaecological procedures
• New topics on female genital mutilation
• Includes new high-quality images and full colour illustrations.

Fully revised for a third edition, the best-selling Oxford Handbook of Obstetrics and Gynaecology is now better than ever. It includes new algorithms for patient management, new images and full colour photographs, and new and expanded topics including female genital mutilation, consent for operations, and pre-operative assessment.

Written and reviewed by a team of highly experienced clinicians and academics, and UK trainees, this handbook is a perfect starting point for preparation for postgraduate exams. Practical advice is presented with key evidence-based guidelines, supported by web references, providing the most up-to-date clinical information as well as the perfect starting point for preparation for postgraduate exams.

The indispensable, concise and practical guide to all aspects of obstetric and gynaecological medical care, diagnosis, and management, this is the must have resource for all specialist trainees, junior doctors and medical students, as well as a valuable aide memoir for experienced clinicians.

Readership: Specialist trainees, foundation doctors, medical students, GPs and midwives.

Table of Contents

1: Normal pregnancy
2: Pregnancy complications
3: Fetal medicine
4: Infectious diseases in pregnancy
5: Medical disorders in pregnancy
6: Labour and delivery
7: Obstetric anaesthesia
8: Postnatal care
9: Neonatal resuscitation
10: Obstetric emergencies
11: Perinatal and maternal mortality
12: Benign & malignant tumours in pregnancy
13: Substance abuse and psychiatric disorders
14: Gynaecological anatomy and development
15: Normal menstruation and its disorders
16: Early pregnancy problems
17: Genital tract infections, and pelvic pain
18: Subfertility and Reproductive Medicine
19: Sexual assault
20: Contraception
21: Menopause
22: Urogynaecology
23: Benign and malignant gynaecological conditions
24: Miscellaneous gynaecology

Reviews

Review(s) from previous edition

"This book should definitely be recommended to those new to the specialty - Jenny Myers, PhD, Clinical Lecturer/Specialist Registrar,St Mary's Hospital, Manchester, The Obstetrician and Gynaecologist

"Excellent book, plenty of information on everything to do with high risk pregnancy. Includes symptoms, risk factors and management . . . a must have, a load of information in a small book by reputable clinicians. Definitely recommended!" - Amazon.co.uk Review

"This book is set out clearly and has good evidence based information on conditions, their causes and guidelines for treatment. As a midwifery student I have found it invaluable in studying high risk pregnancy and plan to keep it with me when working for reference." - Amazon.co.uk Review

Author Information

Edited by Sally Collins, Specialist Registrar in Obstetrics & Gynaecology, The John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford, UK, Sabaratnam Arulkumaran, Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, St George's Hospital Medical School, University of London, UK, Kevin Hayes, Senior Lecturer / Honorary Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynaecology and Medical Education, St George's Hospital Medical School and NHS Trust, University of London, UK, Simon Jackson, Consultant Gynaecologist, John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford, UK, and Lawrence Impey, Consultant in Obstetrics and Fetal Medicine, The John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford, UK