Revision Notes for the DRCOG

First published as Mastering the DRCOG, this highly acclaimed revision text has been completely updated and revised to follow the syllabus of the DRCOG examination. This book: 

• Provides relevant content arranged in seven chapters, following the DRCOG curriculum
• Delivers useful information such as references to guidelines and research
• Presents content relevant to the real world in the busy GP clinic―it is written by GPs for GPs
• Includes sample MCQs, SBAs, and EMQs, all closely matched to the exam

This book is an excellent revision guide that will help you achieve success in the DRCOG exam. It also forms a succinct and highly readable guide for all general practitioners with an interest in women's health as well as those preparing for revalidation.

CONTENTS:

Basic Clinical Skills
Basic Female Anatomy
Basic Female Physiology
Taking a Gynaecological History
Examining Women
Normal Physiological Vaginal Discharge
Pregnancy Testing
Blood Testing for Gynaecological Problems
Microbiological Testing
Imaging Investigations
Legal and Ethical Issues
Maternity Pay and Benefits

Basic Surgical Skills
Pre-Operative Care
Peri-Operative Care
Surgical Instruments
Post-Operative Care
Surgical Procedures Used in Gynaecology

Antenatal Care
Role of the Midwife
Role of the Obstetrician
Role of the General Practitioner
Minor Ailments of Pregnancy
Moderately Serious Pregnancy Complications
Very Serious Pregnancy Complications
Maternal Infection During Pregnancy
Antenatal Screening and Prenatal Diagnosis
Chromosomal Abnormalities of the Autosomal Chromosomes
Chromosomal Abnormalities of the Sex Chromosomes
Haemoglobinopathies
Pre-Existing Medical Conditions That Affect Pregnancy
Special Antenatal Areas

Management of Labour and Delivery
The Weeks Prior to Delivery
Stages of Labour
Management of Normal Labour
Assessment of Fetal Well-Being
Induction of Labour
Obstructed Labour
Obstetric Emergencies
Cultural and Religious Attitudes to Childbirth

Postpartum and Neonatal Care
Management of the Normal Postpartum Period
Management of the Abnormal Postpartum Period
Neonatal Care

Gynaecological Problems
Ambiguous Genitalia
Adolescent Gynaecology
Adult Gynaecology
Urogynaecology
Sexually Transmitted Infections
Non-Sexual Vaginal Infections
Non-Infectious Vulvo-Vaginal Conditions
Early Pregnancy Problems
Gynaecological Cancers
Reference

Fertility Control
Contraception
Subfertility

Hot Topics and Tips
Sexual Abuse and Rape
Domestic Violence
Commercial Sex Work (Prostitution)
Human Trafficking
Cosmetic Surgery
Female Genital Mutilation
Media, Body Image and Eating Disorders
Eugenics: Pre-Implantation Genetic Screening
Egg and Sperm Donation
Three-Parent Babies
Surrogate Motherhood
Services for Foreign Pregnant Women in the United Kingdom
Female Orgasm
Reference

Sample Examination Questions
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
Single Best Answer Questions (SBAs)
Extended Matching Questions (EMQs)

Sample Examination Answers and Explanations
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs): Answers and Explanations
Single Best Answers (SBAs): Answers and Explanations
Extended Matching Questions (EMQs): Answers and Explanations