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Basic Science in Obstetrics and Gynaecology

A Textbook for MRCOG Part 1

  • 4th Edition - April 26, 2010
  • Latest edition
  • Authors: Phillip Bennett, Catherine Williamson
  • Language: English

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… Read more

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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

Key features

  • 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

Readership

A textbook aimed at candidates (UK and overseas) taking Part 1 of the MRCOG (membership of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists) examination, of which basic science is an important part of the syllabus.

Table of 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

Product details

  • Edition: 4
  • Latest edition
  • Published: October 10, 2013
  • Language: English

About the authors

PB

Phillip Bennett

Affiliations and expertise
Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Institute of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Queen Charlotte's and Chelsea Hospital, London, UK

CW

Catherine Williamson

Affiliations and expertise
Senior Lecturer in Obstetric Medicine, Institute of Reproductive and Developmental Biology, Imperial College, London, UK

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