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Basic Science in Obstetrics and Gynaecology

A Textbook for MRCOG Part 1

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… Leer más

Descripción

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

Puntos claves

  • 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

De interès para

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.

Índice

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

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Sobre los autores

PB

Phillip Bennett

Afiliaciones y experiencia
Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Institute of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Queen Charlotte's and Chelsea Hospital, London, UK

CW

Catherine Williamson

Afiliaciones y experiencia
Senior Lecturer in Obstetric Medicine, Institute of Reproductive and Developmental Biology, Imperial College, London, UK

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