Clinical Obstetrics and Gynaecology International Edition, 2nd Edition

This new edition of a favourite text continues to provide an excellent framework for approaching clinical problems in obstetrics and gynecology in addition to covering the fundamentals of the field. The material is organized into three sections: essential background knowledge, gynecology, and pregnancy and the puerperium. It also features thematic boxes to summarise key points and conclusions from research literature. A beautifully written, fully illustrated, colourful textbook of obstetrics and gynaecology that will fully serve the needs of medical students and junior doctors for a modern, comprehensive yet understandable textbook. It shares all the attributes - clear presentation and writing style, boxes, lists, tables and drawings - of the other very successful 'Clinical' books, such as Kumar and Clark Clinical Medicine and Henry and Thompson Clinical Surgery. •Covers all aspects of Obstetrics and Gynecology •Uses clear, full-colour line drawings and plentiful colour photos •Boxes and tables interspersed throughout •Consistent style throughout •Editors supported by a team of contributors and advisers •Modern, up-to-date approach to Obstetrics and Gynecology - with the focus firmly on the woman •Thoroughly revised and updated •Updated ethics section •New material updating risk management •New equipment and techniques covered •Updates to cover recent developments in anaesthesia-use in childbirth and caesarian delivery •Thirty new contributors from a wide range of institutions •Chapters on history and ethics dropped •New sections to include, for example, glossary of eponymous names