
Basic Science in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
A Textbook for MRCOG Part 1
Churchill Livingstone (Publisher)
4th Edition
Published on 26. April 2010
Book
Paperback/Softback
400 pages
978-0-443-10281-3 (ISBN)
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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.
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.
More details
Edition
4th edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Elsevier Health Sciences
Target group
College/higher education
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.
Dimensions
Height: 246 mm
Width: 189 mm
Weight
880 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-443-10281-3 (9780443102813)
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A Textbook for MRCOG Part 1
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Persons
Author
Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Institute of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Queen Charlotte's and Chelsea Hospital, London, UK
Senior Lecturer in Obstetric Medicine, Institute of Reproductive and Developmental Biology, Imperial College, London, UK
Content
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