- concise - written in a very simple style that keeps wordage to a minimum
- linked to DRCOG exam
- equally useful as an MRCGP reference
- very useful for GP registrars - especially those with limited experience of hospital O&G
updates include the following:
- more on statistics, as this is very important to the exam
- a few more well-chosen line drawings (flow diagrams) and tables - in place of text
- expanded GP content (e.g. family planning, mennorhagia management)
- expanded sections on syndromes to include: Turner's syndrome, Kleinfelters, Testicular feminization, Edwards and Pataus syndromes
- infection in pregnancy, including parvovirus infection and toxoplama screening
- varicella infection - complications
- viagra (in psychosexual problems chapter)
- survival of preterm infant - at different gestation