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Part 1 MRCOG Synoptic Revision Guide

Part 1 MRCOG Synoptic Revision Guide

Part 1 MRCOG Synoptic Revision Guide

Asma Khalil, St George's University of London
Anthony Griffiths, University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff
September 2023
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9781108714112
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    Confidently tackle the MRCOG Part 1 exam with this comprehensively updated revision guide, reflecting the latest changes to the curriculum and question format. Edited by experienced examiners and written by course lecturers, the full syllabus is summarised using their extensive knowledge of the exam. Topics covered include the anatomy of the pelvic area, data interpretation in gynaecology and obstetrics, and the pathology of neoplastic and non-neoplastic diseases amongst others. Collections of single best answer (SBA) questions for several topics provide an invaluable opportunity for readers to test their retention of knowledge and practice for the exam. Bullet point formatting is used, enabling readers to absorb key information quickly. Over 200 illustrations aid understanding and engage the reader in the material being discussed, leading to a deeper appreciation of the topic. This is an indispensable revision guide for all MRCOG Part 1 candidates.

    • Fully updated to reflect the changes to the curriculum and question format, including new topics such as data interpretation
    • Bullet point formatting highlights key information and allows readers to absorb information quickly
    • Over 200 illustrations aid understanding and engage the readers in the material being discussed
    • Chapter authors are experts in obstetrics and gynaecology, and are experienced in teaching the course, providing them with insight into the knowledge needed to pass the exam

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    September 2023
    Paperback
    9781108714112
    280 pages
    246 × 191 × 19 mm
    0.93kg
    Available

    Table of Contents

    • 1. Physiology of pregnancy and labour Asma Khalil
    • 2. Fetal physiology Helen Perry and Asma Khalil
    • 3. Acid-base balance Kelvin F. Gomez
    • 4. Female reproductive physiology Ayona Wijemanne
    • 5. Male reproductive physiology Ayona Wijemanne
    • 6. The pituitary, adrenal, thyroid and pancreas Erum A. Khan
    • 7. Congenital infections Philip Rice
    • 8. Data interpretation in obstetrics Rosemary Townsend and Asma Khalil
    • 9. Clinical management in obstetrics Rosemary Townsend and Asma Khalil
    • 10. Concise anatomy of the urinary, intestinal and reproductive tracts within the pelvic cavity Paul Carter
    • 11. Concise anatomy of the pelvic floor and perineum Paul Carter
    • 12. Concise anatomy of the pelvic girdle Paul Carter
    • 13. Concise anatomy of the abdominal walls Paul Carter
    • 14. Early embryonic development Laura C. Mongan
    • 15. Development of the gastrointestinal and urogenital tracts Laura C. Mongan
    • 16. Problems in early pregnancy Jemma Johns, Archana Vasireddy and Kugajeevan Vigneswaran
    • 17. Human immunodeficiency virus and other sexually transmitted infections Taslima Rashid and Michael Rayment
    • 18. Pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics and teratogenesis Kevin Hayes
    • 19. Non-hormonal therapy in obstetrics and gynaecology Kevin Hayes
    • 20. Drugs in gynaecology and contraception Alastair Graham
    • 21. Surgical site surveillance Balpreet Attilia
    • 22. Data interpretation in gynaecology Andrew Sizer
    • 23. Clinical management in gynaecology Amy Shacaluga
    • 24. Carbohydrate metabolism Mary Board
    • 25. Fat metabolism Mary Board
    • 26. Steroid hormones and prostaglandins Anthony E. Michael
    • 27. Calcium homeostasis and bone health Sadie Jones
    • 28. Cell structure and function Neil Chapman
    • 29. Cellular responses in disease Raji Ganesan and Josefa E. O. Vella
    • 30. Pathology of non-neoplastic and neoplastic gynaecological diseases Raji Ganesan and Josefa E. O. Vella
    • 31. Implantation and placental structure and function Karin Leslie
    • 32. Basic and reproductive immunology Karin Leslie
    • 33. Molecular biology Sadie Jones
    • 34. Single-gene and chromosome abnormalities Sahar Mansour
    • 35. Genetic screening and diagnosis Tessa Homfray
    • 36. Biophysics Neil Pugh and Nazar Amso
    • 37. Statistics Anthony N. Griffiths
    • 38. Clinical trials, audit and meta-analysis Anthony N. Griffiths
    • Index.
      Contributors
    • Asma Khalil, Helen Perry, Kelvin F. Gomez, Ayona Wijemanne, Erum A. Khan, Philip Rice, Rosemary Townsend, Paul Carter, Laura C. Mongan, Jemma Johns, Archana Vasireddy, Kugajeevan Vigneswaran, Taslima Rashid, Michael Rayment, Kevin Hayes, Alastair Graham, Balpreet Attilia, Andrew Sizer, Amy Shacaluga, Mary Board, Anthony E. Michael, Sadie Jones, Neil Chapman, Raji Ganesan, Josefa E. O. Vella, Karin Leslie, Sahar Mansour, Tessa Homfray, Neil Pugh, Nazar Amso, Anthony N. Griffiths

    • Editors
    • Asma Khalil , St George’s University of London

      Asma Khalil is a Professor of Obstetrics and Maternal-Fetal Medicine at St George's University Hospital, London, UK

    • Anthony Griffiths , University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff

      Anthony N. Griffiths is a Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist at the University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff, Wales