Main description:

A textbook covering the basic sciences relevant to obstetrics and gynaecology at a level suitable for doctors specialising in the field . The chapters match the syllabus of the specialist UK exam - the MRCOG Part 1

This new edition completely revised and updated to cover all the basic science required for the new MRCOG Part 1 exam
Genetics covered by two new chapters: Structure and function of the genome; and Clinical genetics
Extensive revision of immunology, statistics and evidence-based health
Many new illustrations, particularly in anatomy and immunology
New editorial team, plus nearly 50% new contributors
New self-assessment section written in the style of the new exam

This new edition completely revised and updated to cover all the basic science required for the new MRCOG Part 1 exam.
Genetics covered by two new chapters: Structure and function of the genome; and Clinical genetics.
Extensive revision of immunology, statistics and evidence-based health.
Many new illustrations, particularly in anatomy and immunology.
New editorial team, plus nearly 50% new contributors.
New self-assessment section written in the style of the new exam.

Contents:

1 Structure and function of the genome Peter Dixon

2 Clinical genetics Dorothy Trump

3 Embryology Kate Hardy

4 Fetal and placental physiology Sailesh Kumar

5 Applied anatomy Sarah Paterson Brown

6 Pathology Neil Sebire

7 Microbiology and virology Geoffrey Ridgway & Paul Taylor

8 Immunology Andrew George

9 Biochemistry Fiona Lyall

10 Physiology David Williams, Anna Kenyon & Dawn Adamson

11 Endocrinology Mark Johnson

12 Drugs and drug therapy Hassan Shehata

13 Physics David Talbot

14 Statistics and evidence-based health care Louise Brown

15 Clinical research methodology Andrew Shennan & Annette Briley

16 Self assessment

Index