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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Description
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
Key features
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
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
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
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
Product details
- Edition: 4
- Latest edition
- Published: October 10, 2013
- Language: English
About the authors
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, UKCW
Catherine Williamson
Affiliations and expertise
Senior Lecturer in Obstetric Medicine, Institute of Reproductive and Developmental Biology, Imperial College, London, UKView book on ScienceDirect
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