Main description:

. Exhibits a concise approach while helping students to understand the importance of history taking, physical examination and arriving at clinical diagnosis of common obstetrics & gynaecology cases.

. Describes clinical aspects, appropriate investigations and management in a concise manner for easy retention and reference during the clinical exam.

. Dedicated section for history taking, case sheet writing, viva voce questions supported with photographs of clinical importance, specimens, instruments and USG images.

. Includes procedures and examinations in a step-by-step manner along with surgery steps accompanied with color photographs and illustrations for better understanding and retention of concepts.

. Key points and FAQ's at the end of each chapter to help in in-depth understanding of the subject.

. Key facts/ information summarized in boxes and tables help in quick grasp and revision.

. Includes lecture presentations on important topics such as Abnormal Uterine Bleeding, Anaemia in Pregnancy, Prolonged labor etc., along with procedural videos on topics like Antenatal Examination, Papsmear to supplement learning.

. Complementary ebook.

. Updated and mapped content as per the latest clinical guidelines and competency-based curriculum.

. Chapter on ethics, communication and informed consent, discharge summary and referral letter in sync with competency-based curriculum.

. Expansion of sections including history and clinical examination, instruments and specimens - contraception and family planning, counselling, commonly used drugs, CTG, USG and viva voce questions; addition of cases on amniotic fluid disorder, medical termination of pregnancy, Urinary Tract Infection.

. Addition of approximately 60 clinical photographs.

. Self-directed learning included with relevant case scenarios at the end of every chapter.

. Includes digital ancillaries such as videos on ARM, Copper T removal, Pelvic assessment, Placental delivery, D&C, Multiload

insertion, Counsellings and consultations, Normal vaginal delivery and many more.

Contents:

PART 1 MEDICAL ETHICS AND EFFECTIVE CLINICAL COMMUNICATION

Medical Ethics

Guidelines for Effective Clinical Communication

Medical Certificate

PC and PNTD ACT

Guidelines for Informed Consent

Template for Discharge Summary

Template for Referral Note

PART 2 OBSTETRIC CASES

CASE 1 Obstetric History Taking and Examination

CASE 2 Normal Pregnancy

CASE 3 A Case of Anaemia Complicating Pregnancy

CASE 4 A Case of Hypertension in Pregnancy

CASE 5 A Case of Prolonged (Post-Term) Pregnancy

CASE 6 A Case of Pregnancy Following Caesarean Section

CASE 7 A Case of Heart Disease Complicating Pregnancy

CASE 8 A Case of Malpresentation

CASE 9 A Case of Multiple Pregnancy

CASE 10 A Case of Rh-Negative Pregnancy

CASE 11 A Case of Cephalopelvic Disproportion

CASE 12 A Case of Diabetes Complicating Pregnancy

CASE 13 A Case of Recurrent Pregnancy Loss

CASE 14 A Case of Fetal Growth Restriction

CASE 15 Normal Puerperium and Postnatal Care

CASE 16 Amniotic Fluid Disorders

CASE 17 Viva Voce Examination in Obstetrics (Oral Exam)

PART 3 GYNAECOLOGICAL CASES

CASE 1 Gynaecological History Taking and Examination

CASE 2 A Case of Vaginal Discharge

CASE 3 A Case of Abnormal Uterine Bleeding

CASE 4 A Case of Pelvic Organ Prolapse

CASE 5 A Case of Fibroid Uterus

CASE 6 A Case of Cancer of the Cervix

CASE 7 A Case of Infertility

CASE 8 A Case of Primary Amenorrhoea

CASE 9 A Case of Secondary Amenorrhoea

CASE 10 A Case of Ovarian Tumour

CASE 11 A Case of Postmenopausal Bleeding Per Vaginum

CASE 12 A Case of Urinary Incontinence

CASE 13 Viva Voce Examination in Gynaecology

Index