Essential Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 4e

The New Edition of this primer on obstetrics and gynecology presents all the essential information on the specialty in an engaging and easy-access format. Completely revised and updated, it features an attractive new design, a succinct and even more reader-friendly writing style, and totally restructured contents. Plus, the entire book has been reviewed by a panel of advisors-including a nurse, midwife, and a panel of obstetric and gynecologic "referees."

• New chapter on fetal assessment that discusses intrapartum monitoring.
  
• Arranges contents in sections on reproductive sciences, obstetrics, gynecology-for easy reference.
  
• Features a superb art program-in full color throughout-with completely redrawn illustrations.
  
• Presents a wealth of information via new boxes including ethical dilemmas boxes and practical procedures boxes.
  
• Offers a concise summary of pathological conditions that overlap in clinical conditions boxes.
  
• Provides a wealth of case histories to illustrate the presentation and management of key clinical conditions or signs and symptoms.
  
• Highlights the management of life-threatening situations in emergency boxes.
  
• Incorporates alerts and practice tips throughout.
  
• Provides a key facts summary at the end of each chapter to aid in reader comprehension.