The MRCOG and Beyond series is a collection of comprehensive guides on a range of the subspecialties in obstetrics and gynaecology. Each guide gives a clear explanation of the foundations of the subject. The books are essential reading for all MRCOG trainees.
Early Pregnancy Issues for the MRCOG and BeyondGeeta Kumar and Bidyut Kumar Publication Date: November2011 Retail Price: £32.00 ISBN: 978-1-906985-45-5 Extent: 144 pages |
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With the emergence of early pregnancy units in many hospitals, demand for educational support and the development of clear guidelines on the management of early pregnancy issues is more pressing than ever. Although primarily designed as a reference for Part 2 MRCOG candidates, this book is also a valuable guide for all healthcare professionals working in the field of early pregnancy, including trainees, consultants and midwives.
The book covers the following topics: embryogenesis and physiology; miscarriage; recurrent miscarriage; ectopic pregnancy; trophoblastic disease; hyperemesis gravidarum; abdominal and pelvic pain in early pregnancy; prescribing issues; and ultrasound and screening.
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This book provides a comprehensive overview of clinical intrapartum care, with an emphasis on a pragmatic approach which promotes the necessary vigilant care while also supporting the wishes of the woman who wants minimal interference. This second edition has been thoroughly updated to reflect current practice and developments in the field since publication of the original edition, with six new chapters added.
The book covers the following topics: improving intrapartum care; first stage of labour; second stage of labour; fetal surveillance in labour; third stage of labour; lower geintal tract trauma; induction of labour; preterm labour and prelabour rupture of membranes; assisted vaginal delivery; shoulder dystocia; breech vaginal delivery; twin and triplet delivery; caesarean section; vaginal birth after caesarean section; uterine rupture; emergency obstetric hysterectomy; cord prolaspe; antepartum haemorrhage; postpartum haemorrhage; acute uterine inversion; amniotic fluid embolism; disseminated intravascular coagulation; acute tocolysis; severe pre-eclampsia and eclampsia; neonatal resuscitation; and perinatal loss: management of late fetal death and stillbirth.
This book is an invaluable aid not only for candidates preparing for the Part 2 MRCOG examination, but also for those in clinical practice who want an update in the field, midwives, and any health professional who comes into contact with pregnant women.
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A solid understanding of fetal medicine is essential for the practice of obstetrics and gynaecology. This comprehensive book, which has been extensively updated to reflect current clinical practice and developments in the field since the original edition, is a vital source of information for both aspiring specialists and established practitioners. It provides a thorough overview of fetal medicine, covering screening methods, diagnostic techniques and the management of fetal abnormality following diagnosis.
This book will be of great assistance not only for candidates in their preparation for the MRCOG Part Two examination but also to anyone working in fetal medicine who wants to update their knowledge at any stage in their career. It will be an invaluable resource for any health professional who comes into contact with mothers and babies, including consultants, trainees and midwives.
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Since the publication of the first edition of Gynaecological Oncology for the MRCOG and Beyond, a multidisciplinary and patient-centred approach to care, delivered in linked local or specialist centres, has been established in the UK. The training of obstetricians and gynaecologists has also changed, with the introduction of advanced training skills modules (ATSMs) in the senior years of training. ATSMs in gynaecological oncology and colposcopy can now be undertaken in many centres. This book will be useful both to those preparing for MRCOG Part 2 and to those undertaking the ATSM in Gynaecological Oncology.
Recognising these developments, the second edition of this book includes chapters that focus on the multidisciplinary approach. Chapters such as those on pathology, radiology, chemotherapy and radiotherapy will increase understanding of the disciplines that are central to multidisciplinary teams. Chapters on laparoscopic surgery, basic surgical principles, palliative care and emergencies and treatment-related complications in gynaecological oncology provide additional up-to-date information. The chapters on epidemiology, pathology and each of the main gynaecological cancers have all been updated for this edition and present the latest evidence on investigation, staging and management.
This book is a valuable resource for those involved in the care of women with gynaecological cancer.
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This book is an essential guide to practising gynaecologists in steering their way through the complexities of gynaecological and obstetric histopathology. Pathology is also a core MRCOG topic and it is important for the serious examination candidate to have a solid understanding of the subject where it relates to both gynaecology and obstetrics. This textbook is designed to give the candidate just such an understanding. It provides a newly revised, concise text and many helpful colour illustrations and is an excellent knowledge source and guide to revision, written by experts in the field.
Each subject area is conveniently organised around the relevant anatomical structures. There have been major and minor changes in gynaecological pathology since the first edition of the book was written. New coverage includes immunohistochemistry, particularly of tumours, the manner of taking biopsies and several new pathological entities which have been recognise since the original 1998 edition. Recognition of the very early changes of partial and complete molar change in the placenta, and the improvements in, and variety of, treatments for neoplasms are also included, to aid accurate diagnosis and to allow women to benefit from the progress made in treatments. No library should be without this concise, colourful text.
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Paediatric and adolescent gynaecology adds an interesting dimension to the spectrum of work for gynaecologists but it can be intimidating, especially when one feels inadequately prepared. This concise book lays out the fundamentals of both investigation and management of the child, thereby enhancing confidence.
Professor Anne Garden is a recognised authority in this field and she has collaborated with colleagues to bring everything into contemporary focus for this second edition. The new edition includes an important chapter on child sexual abuse – something a gynaecologist may encounter and they have the obligation to do the right thing for the sake of the child.
The book is easy to read and makes a handy reference source for the MRCOG candidate. It is also likely to be kept close at hand to refresh the memory of the established practitioner who intermittently encounters the younger patient.
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Menopause for the MRCOG and Beyond (2nd edition)
Margaret Rees Publication Date: May 2008 Retail Price: £32.00 Members Price: £24.00 ISBN: 978-1-904752-44-8 Extent: 118 pages |
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This book examines some of the controversies in the management of the menopause and postmenopausal health following publication of the US Women’s Health Initiative studies and the UK Million Women Study. It also focuses on how to explain risk to women coping with the menopause and the risks in certain clinical situations for those women. Systemic HRT and non-HRT options for treatment are evaluated, together with diet and lifestyle, alternative and complementary therapies. Conditions associated with the menopause, such as vasomotor symptoms, urogenital and sexual problems, osteoporosis and autoimmune arthritis, breast disease and gynaecological benign and malignant conditions, are covered. The symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of premature menopause, or premature ovarian failure, are detailed, and a section on treating women with concomitant medical problems completes the text.
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Reproductive Endocrinology for the MRCOG and Beyond (2nd edition)
Adam Balen Publication Date: May 2007 Retail Price: £32.00 Members Price: £24.00 ISBN: 978-1-904752-19-6 Extent: 198 pages |
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To understand endocrinology is to understand the key processes that affect normal reproductive function. Knowledge of normal endocrinology and the pathophysiology of endocrine disorders are important when dealing with disorders of reproduction. Reproductive Endocrinology for the MRCOG and Beyond aims to provide a comprehensive background for all gynaecologists.
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The demands on the gynaecologist from patients seeking help with their sub-optimal fertility continues to grow. This revised book is particularly welcome as there have been recent changes to both clinical practice and regulation; this volume has been updated to reflect these.
The MRCOG & beyond series continues to provide a concise, readable and easily portable information source, providing excellent material for both examination preparation and the practicing clinician.
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Psychological disorders remain amongst the most highly stigmatised conditions from which patients suffer knowingly, or unknowingly. Perhaps this is the major reason why the recent Confidential Enquiry into Maternal Deaths has uncovered the startling finding that when all deaths up to one year after delivery are taken into account, suicide is not only the leading cause of indirect death, but also the leading cause of maternal deaths overall.
This book attempts to redress the balance. It will cover the psychological conditions associated with the many phases of the woman’s life span: menarche, menstrual disorders, pregnancy, menopause. In parallel – but linked with cross-referencing – it aims to outline the main psychological comorbid symptoms, or syndromes, with which women may present.
The emphasis will be on a description of the nature and extent of the particular problem, detection or diagnosis, the pharmacological and psychosocial interventions available, and the importance of referral and co-working with multidisciplinary teams. Substance misuse, mood disorders, severe mental illness, eating disorders, personality problems, suicide and deliberate self-harm will be considered.
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Haemorrhage and Thrombosis for the MRCOG and Beyond
Ann Harper Publication Date: 2005 Retail Price: £32.00 Members Price: £24.00 ISBN: 978-1-900364-96-6 Extent: 136 pages |
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Although disorders of the coagulation system are uncommon in pregnancy, the two main hazards, haemorrhage and thromboembolism, are leading causes of direct maternal death in the UK and worldwide. The fetus may by seriously affected by some bleeding disorders and by the consequences of major maternal haemorrhage or thromboembolism. Gynaecologists may encounter abnormal haemostasis as a cause of intractable menorrhagia or peri-operative haemorrhage and thromboembolism is a significant risk for women undergoing major gynaecological surgery. As more is discovered about the coagulation system, it is becoming apparent that some women are at increased risk of haemorrhage or thrombosis. This book, which brings together various aspects of haemostasis in relation to obstetrics and gynaecology, is useful to candidates preparing for the MRCOG examination and also provides some practical guidance for doctors who only occasionally encounter these conditions. Good working relationships and close liaison between obstetricians and gynaecologists, anaesthetists, haematologists and the blood transfusion service are essential to ensure the best outcome for women with disturbance of haemostasis or thrombosis.
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Medical Genetics for the MRCOG and Beyond
J Michael Connor Publication Date: 2005 Retail Price: £32.00 Members Price: £24.00 ISBN: 978-1-900364-99-7 Extent: 104 pages |
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There is a long history of successful interaction between obstetrics and gynaecology and medical genetics. Initially, most applications related to obstetrics, especially with the use of prenatal diagnosis and prenatal screening but more recently the growth has been in applications related to gynaecology, especially in relation to gynaecological malignancies. Despite this long history there is a widespread misconception that genetics is a difficult subject to understand. This book aims to dispel this misconception. The first section covers basic principles and the second outlines the more common situations where obstetrics and gynaecology and medical genetics interact. The third section consists of real-life clinical case scenarios, which have been selected to represent typical problems and to highlight areas which if mismanaged could lead to medico-legal consequences. The book is essential reading for MRCOG candidates and any health professional needing a clear understanding of medical genetics and its uses in obstetrics and gynaecology.
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