Tag: women’s health

Contexts of Midwifery Practice

Posted onAuthorKieran Lamb

Author: Muscat H,Passmore H and Chenery-Morris S
Pages: 208p.
Format: Epub
Publisher: Learning Matters 18 May 2015
eISBN-13: 978-1446295373

In order to become skilled and competent practitioners, student midwives need to understand the complex individual, family and societal issues they will encounter. By introducing the contemporary context of midwifery practice, this book helps students to understand the problems many women face in society.

The book covers topics including violence, mental and sexual health, the rising obesity epidemic and increases in numbers of women from non-UK countries. The authors emphasise the fact that students need to be aware of their public health responsibilities and discuss various health promotion strategies.

Physical Examination of the Newborn at a Glance

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Author: Denise Campbell, Lyn Dolby. Pages: 131 Size: 11.68 MB Format: PDF Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Published: 16 February, 2018
eISBN-13: 9781119155584

Physical Examination of the Newborn at a Glance provides a comprehensive guide for all those involved with both the routine neonatal examination and the more specific full physical examination of a newborn.

Covering the routine care and the competencies required to perform the examination of the newborn as set out by the Newborn and Infant Physical Examination (NIPE) Screening Programme, this beautifully illustrated book encourages the critical appraisal of personal and practice standards relating to the examination of the newborn in order to promote effective and high quality holistic care of the family unit.

Encapsulating the learning requirements across a pre and post-registration audience, Physical Examination of the Newborn at a Glance is an indispensable resource for those beginning their journey to become a NIPE practitioner, as well as those who are looking to update their professional knowledge and understanding.

Traumatic Childbirth

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Author: Cheryl Tatano Beck, Jeanne Watson Driscoll And Sue Watson. Pages: 270 Size: 1,022 KB Format: PDF Publisher: Routledge Ltd
Published: 18 July, 2013
eISBN-13: 9780203766699

Postpartum depression has become a more recognized mental illness over the past decade as a result of education and increased awareness. Traumatic childbirth, however, is still often overlooked, resulting in a scarcity of information for health professionals. This is in spite of up to 34% of new mothers reporting experiencing a traumatic childbirth and prevalence rates rising for high risk mothers, such as those who experience stillbirth or who had very low birth weight infants. This ground-breaking book brings together an academic, a clinician and a birth trauma activist. Each chapter discusses current research, women’s stories, the common themes in the stories and the implications of these for practice, clinical case studies and a clinician’s insights and recommendations for care. Topics covered include: mothers’ perspectives, fathers’ perspectives, the impact on breastfeeding, the impact on subsequent births, PTSD after childbirth and EMDR treatment for PTSD. This book is a valuable resource for health professionals who come into contact with new mothers, providing the most current and accurate information on traumatic childbirth. It also presents mothers’ experiences in a manner that is accessible to women, their partners, and families.

Protocols for high-risk pregnancies: an evidence-based approach

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Author: John T. Queenan , Spong, Catherine Y., Lockwood, Charles J. Pages: 509 Size: 7.76 MB Format: PDF Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Published: 23 March, 2015
eISBN-13: 9781119001249

High-risk pregnancies present life-threatening challenges to two of your patients: the mother and her fetus. The direct, exemplary guidance in Protocols for High-Risk Pregnancy enables you to

  • better understand your patients’ conditions
  • devise optimum management strategies
  • maximize the outcome and minimize the complications for both the mother and her fetus

To enhance clinical relevance, each protocol is written as if the patient were present. Evidence to support an intervention is given where it exists. The authors’ experience provides additional wise counsel. Key references provide the springboard for a deeper understanding of a topic. In this more compact and fully updated sixth edition, new protocols include

  • Amniotic fluid disorders
  • Depression
  • Fetal growth restriction
  • HIV
  • Indicated late preterm and early term birth
  • Malaria
  • Noninvasive prenatal diagnosis

Designed for clinical practice by the leaders of two generations of maternal-fetal medicine, no obstetrician or obstetric health care provider can afford to miss Protocols for High-Risk Pregnancy.

Prenatal and Postnatal Care: A Woman Centred Approach

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Author: Edited By Robin G. Jordan, Janet L. Engstrom, Julie A. Marfell, And Cindy L. Farley. Pages: 698 Size: 18.72 MB Format: PDF Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Published: 11 November, 2013
eISBN-13: 9781118766903

Prenatal and Postnatal Care: A Woman-Centered Approach is a comprehensive resource for the care of the pregnant woman before and after birth. Ideal as a graduate text for newly-qualified adult nurses, family and women`s health practitioners, and midwives, the book can also be used as an in-depth reference for antenatal and postpartum care for those already in practice. Beginning by outlining the physiological foundations of prenatal and postnatal care, and then presenting these at an advanced practice level, the book moves on to discuss preconception and prenatal care, the management of common health problems during pregnancy, and postnatal care. Each chapter includes quick-reference definitions of relevant terminology and statistics on current trends in prenatal and postnatal care, together with cultural considerations to offer comprehensive management of individual patient needs. Written by experts in the field, Prenatal and Postnatal Care: A Woman-Centered Approach deftly combines the physiological foundation of prenatal and postnatal care with practical application for a comprehensive, holistic approach applicable to a variety of clinical settings.

Preeclampsia: Basic, Genomic, and Clinical

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Pages: 286 Size: 4.35 MB Format: PDF Publisher: Springer Singapore
Published: 01 January, 2018
eISBN-13: 9789811058912

This volume is an excellent guide that comprehensively illustrates hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, especially preeclampsia, in both the basic and clinical aspects. Preeclampsia is a pregnancy-specific multi-organ disorder and a leading cause of maternal and neonatal mortality. The pathophysiology of pregnancy-specific disorders was long unknown, but recently many new findings have been reported from the point of view of pathophysiology. Furthermore, this complication of pregnancy, especially preeclampsia, is a potent risk factor for chronic conditions such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes mellitus, kidney disease, and hypertension. The book is composed of seven parts including genetic background, pathology, pathophysiology, and the latest prediction and treatment of preeclampsia. Specific basic topics such as immunological maladaptation, placental adenosine signaling, and new prediction markers are also expounded by experts. Thus it benefits not only obstetricians, pediatricians, nephrologists, diabetologists, and cardiologists, but also immunologists, endocrinologists, geneticists, pathologists, biologists, and molecular biologists who are interested in the treatment of hypertension in pregnancy.

Obesity During Pregnancy in Clinical Practice

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Author: Wanda Nicholson, Kesha Baptiste-Roberts Editors. Pages: 362 Size: 1.08 MB Format: PDF Publisher: Springer Verlag
Published: 01 January, 2014
eISBN-13: 9781447128311

This book summarizes the effects of overweight/obesity in the childbearing years that can be effectively communicated to patients by their providers in a busy practice setting, and provides concise and understandable summaries of the evidence-based, theory-driven lifestyle interventions that have been shown to be effective for weight loss and modifying the risk of developing diabetes and obesity.

Nutrition in Pregnancy and Childbirth: Food for Thought

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Author: Edited By Lorna Davies And Ruth Deery. Pages: 232 Size: 1.22 MB Format: PDF Publisher: Routledge Ltd
Published: 04 December, 2013
eISBN-13: 9780203111901

Making good nutritional choices can mean women optimise the outcomes of their birthing experience and offer their babies the best possible start in life. To support this, all health professionals who work with women during pregnancy, birth and the postnatal period need to have an appropriate knowledge of nutrition, healthy eating and other food related issues. This evidence-based text provides an informative and accessible introduction to nutrition in pregnancy and childbirth. As well as allowing readers to recognise when nutritional deficiency may be creating challenges, it explores the psychosocial and cultural context of food and considers their relevance for women’s eating behaviour. Finally, important emerging issues, such as eating during labour, food supplements and maternal obesity, are discussed. An important reference for health professionals working in midwifery or public health contexts especially, this book is also the ideal companion for a course on nutrition in pregnancy and childbirth.

Nutrition and Lifestyle for Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

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Author: Sir Peter Gluckman, Mark Hanson, Chong Yap Seng, Anne Bardsley. Pages: 449 Size: 3.19 MB Format: PDF Publisher: Oup Oxford
Published: 27 November, 2014
eISBN-13: 9780191034268

Explaining the practical implications of new discoveries in ‘life-course biology’, Nutrition and Lifestyle for Pregnancy and Breastfeeding is an informed resource on factors that affect offspring development. The impact of parental lifestyle and behavioural choices influence not only fetal development and birth outcomes, but also postnatal development, yet guidance on appropriate diet, behaviour, and exposures during pregnancy is often confusing and contradictory. With accessible explanations of the latest scientific research, and clear summaries and recommendations, this book is a valuable and authoritative guide for all levels of health care providers. The authors provide an overview of the background evidence, highlighting the importance of lifestyle choices prior to and during pregnancy. In-depth discussions of nutritional and lifestyle factors that impact on pregnancy and offspring outcomes are based on the latest research and exploration of key scientific studies. Nutrition and Lifestyle for Pregnancy and Breastfeeding is a manual offering both scientific and clinical evidence to empower health care providers and ensure they have the information necessary to confidently care for prospective and new parents.

Mosby’s Pocket Guide To Fetal Monitoring: A Multidisciplinary Approach, 8th ed.

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Author: Lisa A. Miller, Cnm, Jd, Founder, Perinatal Risk Management And Education Services, Chicago, Illinois, David A. Miller, Md, Professor Of Obstetrics, Gynecology, And Pediatrics, Keck School Of Medicine, University Of Southern California, Chief, Division Of Maternal Fetal Medicine, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, Director, Usc-Chla Institute For Maternal Fetal Health, Los Angeles, California, Rebecca L. Cypher, Msn, Pnnp, Perinatal Nurse Practitioner, Department Of Obstetrics And Gynecology, Maternal-Fetal Medicine Division, Madigan Army Medical Center, Tacoma, Washington. Pages: 351 Size: 5.63 MB Format: PDF Publisher: Mosby
Published: 05 April, 2017
eISBN-13: 9780323414012

Authored by a nurse-midwife, a perinatologist, and a nurse, Mosby’s Pocket Guide to Fetal Monitoring: A Multidisciplinary Approach, 8th Editionis an evidence-based resource on fetal heart rate monitoring for all clinicians – whether you are a nurse, a physician or a midwife, a student or an instructor, this guide has information crucial to your practice.  Designed specifically for the clinical environment, it provides a single source for interpretation and management of electronic fetal monitoring – in labor and delivery, the intensive care unit, inpatient antepartum units, or the obstetric or midwifery office

  • Pocket-sized, two-color design offers portability and easy access to information.
  • Descriptions of the relationship between fetal heart rate and fetal acidemia alert you to important considerations in the care of the laboring patient.
  • Patient safety and risk management strategies with case study illustrations and legal commentary include guidelines for providing safe and competent care.
  • Coverage of innovative practices supports a culture of patient safety and improved quality outcomes in high-reliability perinatal units addressing:
    • Use of a common language for fetal heart rate patterns with a common construct for interpretation
    • Emergency preparedness (multidisciplinary mock emergencies, simulations, debriefing after critical events, and exemplary practice)
    • Human factor issues (step-by-step process to improve communication, situational awareness, no-fault/just culture, teamwork, and collegiality)

Managing Childbirth Emergencies in the Community and Low-Tech Settings

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Author: Edited By Karen Bates And Kenda Crozier. Pages: 234 Size: 1.76 MB Format: PDF Publisher: Red Globe Press
Published: 05 January, 2015
eISBN-13: 9781137374820

A childbirth emergency is always a critical process that requires focus and skill from all the medical staff involved. But whether it’s an emergency in the home or at a midwife-led birthing unit, childbirth emergencies in community or low-tech settings lack the resources and the help that is so readily available in the hospital. It is therefore absolutely crucial that midwives are well equipped to deal with emergencies in situations where resources are minimal. With chapters covering pre-eclampsia, shoulder dystocia, new-born resuscitation and much more, this book prepares student and qualified midwives for transferring their skills in high risk situations outside of the hospital setting. Now in its second edition it boasts a broad range of chapters written by experts in the field. Each chapter has been completely updated and an important new chapter on supporting women under acute mental stress has been introduced. Written as a toolkit for dealing with childbirth emergencies this book is supported with a range of innovative features, including:

  • Case Scenario boxes that illustrate the different emergencies and provide the context of real women and real-life situations.
  • Commentary from an experienced midwife supervisor, providing additional professional guidance.
  • Reflective Questions to engage the reader and test their knowledge.
  • Reflective Activities to encourage the reader to consolidate and apply what they have learnt.
  • Key Points that provide concise lists of the key facts in each chapter. With chapters covering the role of paramedics and legal and professional this is also a valuable resource for paramedics, general medical practitioners, trainers and educators.

Listening Visits In Perinatal Mental health: a guide for health professionals and support workers

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Author: Jane Hanley ; With A Contribution From Mark Williams. Pages: 119 Size: 685 KB Format: PDF Publisher: Routledge Ltd
Published: 15 May, 2015
eISBN-13: 9781315774220

Listening Visits in Perinatal Mental Health focuses on how women and families suffering from perinatal mental illness can be supported by a wide range of practitioners. Based on the skills of attentive listening, it is designed for use by health professionals and support workers concerned with maternal mental health and the mental health of the family.

Heart Disease and Pregnancy

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Author: Edited By Philip J. Steer And Michael A. Gatzoulis. Pages: 286 Size: 6.55 MB Format: PDF Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 17 March, 2016
eISBN-13: 978131654114

This comprehensive and authoritative text on heart disease in pregnancy – one of the leading causes of maternal death – will be of value to a wide audience of obstetricians, cardiologists, anaesthetists, midwives, and cardiac nurses. It provides consensus guidelines of great practical value in a compact and convenient format. Written by the multidisciplinary team, it covers both maternity and cardiac care. Contents range from pre-conception counselling and contraception, through practical templates for antenatal and intrapartum care, to long-term outcome for both mother and baby. It covers all causes of heart disease, both congenital and acquired. Thoroughly updated, this new edition has reorganised the consensus statements about priorities in management. In addition, each chapter now starts with a summary of `Practical Practice Points` to aid quick revision when seeing a patient with a specific problem. A new section on heart and lung transplantation has been added since the first edition.

Supporting Women for Labour and Birth: A Thoughtful Guide

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Author: Nicky Leap And Billie Hunter. Pages: 255 Size: 4.79 MB Format: PDF Publisher: Routledge Ltd
Published: 10 June, 2016
eISBN-13: 9781315678375

Fear of childbirth, the increasing use of epidurals and soaring caesarian section rates are the focus of much apprehension, debate, and controversy in contemporary maternity care. Across the world, support in labour has been shown to reduce obstetric interventions and improve outcomes for women and babies, yet women often report feeling unhappy with the support they receive. This textbook provides a clear and practical guide to supporting women in labour, looking at a range of techniques and approaches that promote a safe and positive experience of birth for women and their families. Written by two highly experienced midwifery authors, this text draws on up-to-date research, identifying how evidence can be applied to everyday practice. It includes narratives from women and practitioners, including midwives, doulas, childbirth educators and students. These are used to illustrate a range of situations where the quality of support is central to the quality of the experience and outcome. Supporting Women for Labour and Birth encourages readers to reflect on their experiences and examine the evidence provided by both research and the experiences of women and practitioners in order to explore how this could be incorporated into their practice. The only book to deal directly with the practical and emotional issues associated with labour support, it is an ideal text for student midwives and an important reference for practising midwives, doulas and other childbirth practitioners.

The Reproductive System at a Glance

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Author: Linda J. Heffner, Danny J. Schust. Pages: 114 Size: 12.98 MB Format: PDF Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Published: 11 February, 2014
eISBN-13: 9781118607015

The Reproductive System at a Glance is a comprehensive guide to normal reproductive biology and associated pathophysiology in both sexes. Concise, easy to read, and clearly structured, the double-page spreads progress from basic science to clinical abnormalities, and covers endocrine production and action, within one short volume. Chapters on disorders summarise epidemiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis and treatment. This new edition of The Reproductive System at a Glance:

  • Is fully revised and updated throughout to reflect recent developments in practice
  • Now features histological and pathological slides to complement the “at a glance” style explanatory illustrations
  • Now features radiologic studies to supplement the text in selected chapters
  • Contains more detailed coverage of maternal adaptations to pregnancy

The Reproductive System at a Glance is an ideal guide for students studying both endocrine and reproductive subjects, and teaches the foundation concepts for the obstetrics and gynaecology rotation, helping health professionals and students achieve a broad and practical understanding of the topic.

Skills for Midwifery Practice

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Author: Ruth Johnson, Wendy Taylor. Pages: 473 Size: 9.92 MB Format: PDF Publisher: Churchill Livingstone
Published: 11 January, 2016
eISBN-13: 9780702065071

Now with a new design, the ever popular Skills for Midwifery Practice continues to provide the ideal level of instruction and guidance for a wide range of clinical skills, each one of which is presented in a unique, template format to help make learning easy. Step-by-step guidance is given on a range of topics including abdominal examination, taking of maternal and neonatal vital signs, infection control, mother and baby hygiene, elimination and drug administration. Childbearing and intrapartum skills are also extensively covered as are neonatal assessment and nutrition, principles of phlebotomy and intravenous therapy, moving and handling, wound management and CPR. Skills for Midwifery Practice is invaluable to midwives in training, qualified midwives returning to practice, as well as other members of the obstetric healthcare team.

Studying for Your Midwifery Degree

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Author: Siobhan Scanlan And Hilary Walker. Pages: 201 Size: 965 KB Format: PDF Publisher: Learning Matters
Published: 18 November, 2013
eISBN-13: 9781446296325

This essential handbook helps midwifery students to make the most from their time studying. It clearly explains the core learning skills they will need right from the start of the course, such as academic writing, placement learning and understanding theoretical concepts. It also introduces more advanced skills, such as reflection, research, evidence-based practice, writing a dissertation and complex decision-making. It shows why these important skills are essential both to succeed at university and beyond into practice.

Women’s Health Care in Advanced Practice Nursing, 2nd ed

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Author: Alexander, Ivy M., Phd, Aprn, Anp-Bc, Faanp, Faan;johnson-Mallard, Versie, Phd, Arnp, Whnp-Bc, Faanp;kostas-Polston, Elizabeth, Phd, Aprn, Whnp-Bc, Faanp;fogel, Catherine Ingram, Phd, Rnc, Faan;fugate Woods, Nancy, Phd, Rn, Faan Pages: 2,251 Size: 24.94 MB Format: EPUB Publisher: Springer Publishing Company
Published: 28 June, 2017
eISBN-13: 9780826190048

Replete with vital information, the second edition of this authoritative women’s health text provides graduate nursing students and nurse practitioners with the resources to deliver optimal health to women of all ages. Edited by a team of highly distinguished clinicians, scholars, and educators, chapters retain a distinctive sociocultural lens that gives a view of women’s health as it relates to women’s lives and identities. Eighteen new chapters address clinical primary care topics, genetics, environmental and occupational health promotion, health considerations for female caregivers, transgender care, urologic health concerns, dementia care, and more. An instructor’s toolkit includes multiple resources to enhance critical thinking, and case studies engage critical thinking skills to apply the multidimensional content in context.This uniquely comprehensive resource examines women’s health through a variety of clinical practice and theoretical frameworks such as feminism, feminist theory, and globalization. The second edition retains the important focus on prevention, managing symptoms, and health problems that are unique to women. Chapters address relevant legal issues, health throughout the life span, nutrition and exercise, sleep difficulties, mental health, LGBTQ health, fertility, substance abuse, violence against women, and dozens of specific health disorders.New to the Second Edition:Updated to include the most current evidence-based, primary care management guidelines in women’s health.

  • Includes 18 new chapters addressing health promotion and symptom management
  • Provides a robust instructor’s toolkit to foster critical thinking
  • Organized to enhance easy retrieval of numerous clinical topics
  • Includes theoretical frameworks for women’s health, health promotion and prevention, and women’s health management
  • Presents brand-new information on genetics, transgender health, endocrine-related problems, health considerations for caregivers, and dementia care
  • Key Features:
    • Distills cutting-edge information on women’s health issues through a sociocultural framework
    • Offers a comprehensive investigation of key topics in women’s health

Edited by renowned scholar/educators for advanced practice nursing.

SBAs and EMQs for MRCOG II

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Author: Chinmayee Ratha, Janesh Gupta. Pages: 460 Size: 2.55 MB Format: PDF Publisher: Springer Verlag
Published: 01 January, 2016
eISBN-13: 9788132226895

This book is a comprehensive collection of questions in the “single best answer (SBA)” format for the MRCOG2 theory exam. This new format has been introduced in the exam paper from March 2015 and most candidates are still getting used to the change. This book will provide them ample opportunity to familiarize themselves with the concept and then practice answering the questions based on almost all subjects included in the MRCOG 2 theory syllabus. Preparing for the MRCOG2 exam is a daunting task for all Obstetrics and Gynecology doctors. The college constantly reforms the exam structure in an effort to optimize the evaluation process. The endeavor of the authors is to equip the candidates with a vision of the holistic nature of the exam so that they master the art of answering SBA questions.

Part 2 MRCOG: Single Best Answer Questions

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Author: Andrew Sizer [and Seven Others]. Pages: 350 Size: 1.38 MB Format: PDF Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Published: 03 February, 2016
eISBN-13: 9781119160632

Part 2 MRCOG: SBA Questions contains invaluable preparation and practice for candidates undertaking the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists Part 2 MRCOG examination. It contains 400 practice questions written by a highly experienced team of MRCOG question writers, alongside detailed answers referencing each question to either an RCOG, NICE or WHO guideline, or an article in the professional journal The Obstetrician & Gynaecologist . This will enable candidates to understand the reasoning and knowledge base behind the question, as well as giving them a clear reference should they wish to read further around the subject. The first part of the book introduces and explains the new format of the Part 2 MRCOG exam, giving insightful advice on the skills required to write a good SBA question. The second part of the book contains chapters matched to the 15 of the 19 modules of the core curriculum, giving a comprehensive range of questions and answers with detailed explanations and references. For anyone preparing for the Part 2 MRCOG exam, this book will provide extensive and comprehensive practice and guidance from an expert author team.

Get Through MRCOG Part 2

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Author: Wuntakal, Rekha;Kalidindi, Madhavi;Hollingworth, Tony Pages: 221 Size: 1.63 MB Format: PDF Publisher: CRC Press Inc
Published: 09 March, 2018
eISBN-13: 9781351058636

Get Through MRCOG Part 2: SBAs provides 3 exams’ worth of questions mapped to the RCOG syllabus in the newly introduced SBA style. With detailed explanations and relevant references to guidelines, this is the definitive resource for those taking the MRCOG Part 2 examination.

Fetal & Neonatal Secrets

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Author: Richard A. Polin, Alan R. Spitzer. Pages: 578 Size: 10.55 MB Format: PDF Publisher: Mosby
Published: 27 August, 2013
eISBN-13: 9780323172868

Fetal and Neonatal Secrets by Drs. Richard Polin and Alan Spitzer, uses the success formula of the highly popular Secrets Series to offer fast answers to the most essential clinical questions in fetal and neonatal medicine. With its user-friendly Q&A format, practical tips from neonatologists and fetal medicine experts, and “Key Points” boxes, this portable and easy-to-read medical reference book provides rapid access to the practical knowledge you need to succeed both in practice and on board and recertification exams. “Fetal and Neonatal Secrets is a book with an alternative setup that offers answers to a wide spectrum of clinical questions in the field of fetal and neonatal medicine. The book covers both fetal and neonatal medicine, and could be relevant for junior doctors aiming to become obstetricians or pediatricians.” Reviewed by: Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica, January 2015

Examination of the Newborn

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Author: Edited By Anne Lomax. Pages: 267 Size: 5.62 MB Format: PDF Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Published: 18 June, 2015
eISBN-13: 9781118913185

This is a practical, evidence-based guide for students and practitioners to undertake safe and effective neonatal examination. It is revised and updated throughout in line with current national and Nursing and Midwifery Council guidelines. It includes full colour photographs and illustrations, as well as clinical case studies at the end of each chapter to help guide and illustrate good practice. A new companion website contains a wealth of information on all aspects of examining the newborn, including safeguarding, early warning systems, and tongue tie, as well as interactive multiple choice questions, and links to videos.

The Unofficial Guide to Obstetrics and Gynaecology: Core O&G Curriculum Covered: 300+ Multiple Choice Questions with Detailed Explanations and Key Subject Summaries

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Author: Edited By Matthew Wood, Katherine Lattey. Pages: 1,147 Size: 47.69 MB Format: EPUB Publisher: Unofficial Guide To Medicine
Published: 01 January, 2018
eISBN-13: 9781910399200

The Unofficial Guide to Obstetrics and Gynaecology is unique as a textbook that is written based on national and international guidelines. In a subject topic that includes a lot of grey areas this is of paramount importance for undergraduates and postgraduates who are studying and working on the wards. Knowledge is present is succinct topic summaries that are then tested and expanded upon in more than 300 multiple choice questions with fully explained answers. More than 100 colour images and illustrations and clinical cases bring the topics to life. The book has been written by junior doctors therefore the content is engaging and always understandable. The content has then been checked by senior clinicians ensuring that it is reliable and up to date.

Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 5th ed.

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Author: Lawrence Impey, Tim Child. Pages: 379 Size: 93.48 MB Format: PDF Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Published: 31 October, 2016
eISBN-13: 9781119010807

Praise for the previous edition: this textbook is a useful resource for medical students it will provide them with the basic information they need to survive clinics and to pass exams Clear, concise and colourful; perfect for easy learning and revision Times Higher Education Obstetrics and Gynaecology by Impey and Child continues to be an invaluable and authoritative resource for healthcare and medical students. This comprehensive guide provides the perfect level of detail on history and examination, investigations and diagnosis, as well as common diseases, abnormalities, and complications in gynaecology and obstetrics. Fully updated in accordance with NICE and other national guidelines, this fifth edition now includes:

  • New sections on FGM and influenza
  • Expanded areas in medical disorders in pregnancy and mental illness
  • Improvements to the popular management section along with a new section on sepsis
  • Colour coded sections on obstetrics and gynaecology for ease of use

This new edition of Obstetrics and Gynaecology will be an indispensable support to help not only students to revise for exams, especially OSCEs, but also healthcare practitioners and practising doctors to structure their knowledge and improve their practice.

Llewellyn-Jones Fundamentals of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 10th ed.

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Author: [edited By ]jeremy Oats, Suzanne Abraham. Pages: 387 Size: 13.39 MB Format: PDF Publisher: Elsevier
Published: 13 November, 2015
eISBN-13: 9780702060663

The tenth edition of Llewellyn-Jones Fundamentals of Obstetrics and Gynaecology carries on the mission of Derek Llewellyn-Jones (encapsulated in the first edition of this book, published in 1969) to support the WHO’s target to ensure women worldwide have good healthcare, safe deliveries and healthy children. In his words: ‘It is our hope to continue to meet the needs of today’s medical students and students of nursing and midwifery; and to encourage self-learning skills while providing essential information in a readable manner’. Intervention rates continue to climb; women in the developed world embark on pregnancy later in life and with more complex medical disorders. The need to know and apply the best available standards of care is ever more critical. The tenth edition brings this highly regarded book completely up to date whilst retaining its characteristic concision

Essential Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 5th ed.

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Author: Ian M. Symonds, Sabaratnam Arulkumaran ; Edited By E. Malcolm Symonds. Pages: 449 Size: 18.36 MB Format: PDF Publisher: Churchill Livingstone
Published: 03 August, 2013
eISBN-13: 9780702054754

This is the fifth edition of a popular, highly readable primer in obstetrics and gynaecology. It has been thoroughly updated and reconfigured to key into the new undergraduate curriculum n O&G devised by the Royal College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology.

Dewhurst’s textbook of obstetrics & gynaecology, 9th ed.

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Author: Keith Edmonds. Pages: 1,120 Size: 19.69 MB Format: PDF Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Published: 14 September, 2018
eISBN-13: 9781119211433

This classic textbook continues to provide the basic knowledge relevant to the practice of obstetrics and gynaecology. Comprehensive in scope, Dewhurst’s Textbook of Obstetrics & Gynaecology offers contributions from a noted panel of experts and contains an integrated approach that is designed to help deliver the highest possible care to patients. Since the publication of the previous edition, there have been a number of obstetric breakthroughs that are addressed in this new edition. Written for both students and professionals, Dewhurst’s Textbook of Obstetrics & Gynaecology is a straightforward, authoritative and practice-based guide to women’s reproductive health.

Rapid Midwifery

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Author: Sarah Snow, Kate Taylor, Jane Carpenter. Pages: 139 Size: 875 KB Format: PDF Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Published: 24 March, 2016
eISBN-13: 9781119023371

A concise, pocket-sized, rapid reference handbook on all key areas of midwifery, aimed at students and newly qualified staff.

  • Covers a broad range of midwifery topics which are mapped against the 6Cs essential to compassionate midwifery care
  • Each section is structured around the key criteria used in midwifery examinations
  • Bite-sized information supported by the latest evidence-base, making it the perfect revision tool for OSCEs and written examinations
  • Every chapter includes key points, essentials of midwifery care, professional accountability, and links to further resources

Myles Survival Guide to Midwifery

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Author: Maureen Raynor, Christine Catling. Pages: 623 Size: 8.16 MB Format: PDF Publisher: Elsevier
Published: 15 March, 2017
eISBN-13: 9780702071775

The latest edition of the Survival Guide to Midwifery continues to offer readers with a wealth of information presented in a quick reference format which is perfectly tailored for use in the clinical environment.

Fully updated throughout and now with new authorship, the book covers the core essentials of midwifery with topics that range from anatomy and reproduction, change and adaptation in pregnancy, antenatal care, clinical investigations, abnormalities and common medical problems. Other areas include obstetric emergencies, physical problems and complications in the puerperium, infant feeding, and the sick neonate.

Now rebranded as Myles Survival Guide to Midwifery, this popular title will be ideal for midwives – whether qualified or in training – in all parts of the world.

  • Helpful bullet point style allows rapid access to essential information
  • Useful revision guide for examinations and assessments
  • Contains common abbreviations, medications, drug calculations, glossary of common terms, and normal values
  • Thoroughly revised to reflect key developments in current midwifery practice
  • Now includes further reading and useful website addresses

Law and Ethics for Midwifery

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Author: Elinor Clarke. Pages: 298 Size: 1.67 MB Format: PDF Publisher: Routledge Ltd
Published: 24 July, 2015
eISBN-13: 9781315691053

Legal and ethical competence is a cornerstone of professional midwifery practice and an essential part of midwifery training. Law and Ethics for Midwifery is a unique and practical resource for student midwives. Written by an experienced midwifery lecturer, this text draws on a wide variety of real life case studies and focuses particularly on the core areas of accountability, autonomy and advocacy. Opening with two chapters providing overviews respectively of ethical theories and legislation, the book is then arranged thematically. These chapters have a common structure which includes case studies, relevant legislation, reflective activities and a summary, and they run across areas of concern from negligence through safeguarding to record-keeping. Grounded in midwifery practice, the text enables student midwives to consider and prepare for ethical and legal dilemmas they may face as midwives in clinical practice.

Introducing the Social Sciences for Midwifery Practice

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Author: Edited By Patricia Lindsay And Ian Peate. Pages: 209 Size: 944 KB Format: PDF Publisher: Routledge Ltd
Published: 16 July, 2015
eISBN-13: 9781315794280

Introducing the Social Sciences for Midwifery Practice makes clear the links between social, anthropological and psychological concepts, midwifery practice and women’s experience of birth. Demonstrating how empathising with women and understanding the context in which they live can affect childbirth outcomes and experiences, this evidence-based text emphasises the importance of compassionate and humane care in midwifery practice. Exploring midwifery as an art, as well as a science, the authors collected here make the case for midwives as professionals working ‘with women’ rather than as birth technicians, taking a purely competency-based approach to practice. The book incorporates a range of pedagogical features to enhance student learning, including overall chapter aims and learning outcomes, ‘recommendations for practice’, ‘learning triggers’ to encourage the reader to delve deeper and reflect on practice, ‘application to practice’ case studies which ensure that the theory is related to contemporary practice, and a glossary of terms. The chapters cover perspectives on birth from sociology; psychology; anthropology; law; social policy and politics. Other chapters address important issues such as disability, politics and sexuality. Outlining relevant theory from the social sciences and clearly applying it to practice, this text is an essential read for all student midwives, registered midwives and doulas.

Contexts of Midwifery Practice: (Transforming Midwifery Practice Series)

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Author: Helen Muscat, Heather Passmore, Sam Chenery-Morris. Pages: 209 Size: 1.12 MB Format: PDF Publisher: Learning Matters
Published: 18 May, 2015
eISBN-13: 9781473917767

In order to become skilled and competent practitioners, student midwives need to understand the complex individual, family and societal issues they will encounter. By introducing the contemporary context of midwifery practice, this book helps students to understand the problems many women face in society.

The book covers topics including violence, mental and sexual health, the rising obesity epidemic and increases in numbers of women from non-UK countries. The authors emphasise the fact that students need to be aware of their public health responsibilities and discuss various health promotion strategies.

Complementary Therapies in Maternity Care: An Evidence-Based Approach

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Author: Denise Tiran. Pages: 354 Size: 2.48 MB Format: PDF Publisher: Singing Dragon
Published: 18 January, 2018
eISBN-13: 9780857012845

The complete textbook on complementary therapies in maternity care, this book addresses how midwives and other birth professionals can use or advise on complementary therapies for pregnant, labouring and new mothers.

Almost 90% of women may be using complementary therapies during pregnancy and birth, and increasingly midwives and doulas incorporate therapies into their care of women, so it is vital that they and other professionals in the maternity care field are aware of safe and appropriate use based on contemporary evidence. Therapies covered include acupuncture, herbal medicine, homeopathy, aromatherapy, reflexology, yoga, massage and hypnosis.

This complete guide to complementary therapies in pregnancy and childbirth covers safety, effectiveness, evidence, benefits and risks, legal, ethical and professional issues based on accurate and up-to-date research.

Bereavement Care for Childbearing Women and their Families

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Author: Caroline Hollins Martin And Eleanor Forrest. Pages: 169 Size: 4.11 MB Format: PDF Publisher: Routledge Ltd
Published: 24 July, 2013
eISBN-13: 9780203366967

For many bereaved parents, the care provided by health professionals at birth – from midwives to antenatal teachers – has a crucial effect on their response to a loss or death. This interactive workbook is clearly applied to practice and has been designed to help practitioners deliver effective bereavement care. Providing care to grieving parents can be demanding, difficult and stressful, with many feeling ill equipped to provide appropriate help. Equipping the reader with fundamental skills to support childbearing women, partners and families who have experienced childbirth-related bereavement, this book outlines:

  • What bereavement is and the ways in which it can be experienced in relation to pregnancy and birth
  • Sensitive and supportive ways of delivering bad news to childbearing women, partners and families
  • Models of grieving
  • How to identify when a bereaved parent may require additional support from mental health experts
  • Ongoing support available for bereaved women, their partners and families
  • The impact on practitioners and the support they may require
  • How to assess and tailor care to accommodate a range of spiritual and religious beliefs about death.

Bailliere’s Midwives’ Dictionary 11th ed.

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Author: Denise Tiran, Amanda Sullivan Pages: 303 Size: 3.04 MB Format: PDF Publisher: Bailliere Tindall
Published: 20 February, 2008
eISBN-13: 9780702034589

Baillière’s Midwives’ Dictionary remains the dictionary of choice for midwives throughout the world! This established and well-respected dictionary has been thoroughly revised and updated to meet the needs of midwives in a variety of clinical settings throughout the world. Woman friendly in approach with a variety of helpful illustrations, the dictionary also contains helpful appendices – post-partum haemorrhage, maternal basic life support, neonatal resuscitation, management of shoulder dystocia, and cord prolapse – together with a useful glossary.

  • Woman friendly definitions
  • Helpful appendices address primary PPH, maternal basic life support, neonatal resuscitation, management of shoulder dystocia, and cord prolapse
  • Abbreviations list defines common terms
  • Suitable for all midwifery settings, from high-tech obstetric units to home births to remote isolated areas in developing countrie
  • Expanded number of entries to aid comprehensiveness
  • Includes updates in genetics, antenatal tests and investigations, infertility terminology and techniques

Midwifery Skills at a Glance

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Author: Patricia Lindsay, Carmel Bagness, Ian Peate. Pages: 201 Size: 26.2 MB Format: PDF Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Published: 16 February, 2018
eISBN-13: 9781119233985

Being an effective midwife requires a range of knowledge and skills, all of which are essential to provide competent and safe care to childbearing women and their infants. Midwifery Skills at a Glance offers an invaluable, straightforward guide for students and practitioners – offering readable, easily digestible information, supported with illustrations throughout to enhance application to practice. Clear and concise throughout, Midwifery Skills at a Glance covers a wide range of skills – exploring issues such as infection control, personal hygiene care, and safeguarding; assessment, examination and screening skills; how to care for the woman and neonate with complex needs; drug administration and pain relief. A comprehensive, highly visual guide to the skills essential for safe, effective, and compassionate midwifery practice Written by experts in their field Briefly describes each skill and provides clear illustrations — making it an ideal companion in clinical practice Offers instruction on the safe use of a wide range of essential skills required to deliver safe, evidence-based maternity care Includes service user viewpoints and key points to help consolidate learning and reflect on the experience of receiving care Written with the student midwife in mind, Midwifery Skills at a Glance is equally invaluable for all others providing care, including Maternity Support Workers, mentors, registered midwives and medical students.

Fundamentals of Midwifery

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Author: Edited By Louise Lewis. Pages: 451 Size: 7.79 MB Format: PDF Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Published: 09 December, 2014
eISBN-13: 9781118528150

Fundamentals of Midwifery: A Textbook for Students makes the subject of midwifery accessible, informative and motivating, ensuring that it is an essential text for the aspiring midwife! This resource brings together knowledge from a collection of clinical experts and experienced academics to support your learning and prepare you for the challenges faced in contemporary midwifery healthcare. It presents you with the `must-have` information that you need concerning both the theoretical and practical aspects of what it means to be a midwife. With extensive full colour illustrations throughout, as well as activities and scenarios, this user-friendly text book will support you throughout your entire education programme. Fundamentals of Midwifery is essential reading for all pre-registration student midwives, as well as newly qualified midwives. Broad and comprehensive in scope, with chapters on: team working; antenatal care, intrapartum and postnatal care; infant feeding; public health and health promotion; perinatal mental health; complementary therapies; pharmacology and medicines management; and emergencies. Interactive and student-friendly in approach, with activities throughout. Brings together professional and clinical topics in one user-friendly book. Ties in with the latest NMC Standards for pre-registration midwifery education. Supported by an online resource centre featuring interactive multiple-choice questions, additional scenarios and activities, and links to further reading.

The Maudsley Prescribing Guidelines in Psychiatry

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Pages: 875 Size: 3.91 MB Format: PDF Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Published: 12 April, 2018
eISBN-13: 9781119442561

The revised 13th edition of the essential reference for the prescribing of drugs for patients with mental health disorders The revised and updated 13th edition of The Maudsley Prescribing Guidelines in Psychiatry provides up-to-date information, expert guidance on prescribing practice in mental health, including drug choice, treatment of adverse effects and how to augment or switch medications. The text covers a wide range of topics including pharmacological interventions for schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression and anxiety, and many other less common conditions. There is advice on prescribing in children and adolescents, in substance misuse and in special patient groups. This world-renowned guide has been written in concise terms by an expert team of psychiatrists and specialist pharmacists. The Guidelines help with complex prescribing problems and include information on prescribing psychotropic medications outside their licensed indications as well as potential interactions with other medications and substances such as alcohol, tobacco and caffeine. In addition, each of the book s 165 sections features a full reference list so that evidence on which guidance is based can be readily accessed. This important text: Is the world s leading clinical resource for evidence-based prescribing in day-to-day clinical practice and for formulating prescribing policy Includes referenced information on topics such as transferring from one medication to another, prescribing psychotropic medications during pregnancy or breastfeeding, and treating patients with comorbid physical conditions, including impaired renal or hepatic function. Presents guidance on complex clinical problems that may not be encountered routinely Written for psychiatrists, neuropharmacologists, pharmacists and clinical psychologists as well as nurses and medical trainees, The Maudsley Prescribing Guidelines in Psychiatry are the established reference source for ensuring the safe and effective use of medications for patients presenting with mental health problems.

Essential Practice for Healthcare Assistants

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Author: Edited By Angela Grainger. Pages: 257 Size: 2.4 MB Format: PDF Publisher: Andrews UK Ltd
Published: 09 May, 2016
eISBN-13: 9781856424912

This book is specifically aimed at healthcare assistants, and is a comprehensive text covering all aspects of care of the patient. It is written by healthcare assistants and cover the a wide range of topics:

  • Safety issues
  • Basic patient and residential care
  • Special care
  • Mental health
  • Learning disabilities
  • Paediatrics
  • Women and maternity
  • Men`s care
  • Caring for carers
  • Home health care
  • Lifting and moving patients
  • Death and dying.

OSH Heart Disease in Pregnancy

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Author: Dawn Adamson, Mandish Dhanjal, and Catherine Nelson-Piercy
Format: Webpage Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 2011
Print ISBN-13: 9780199574308
DOI: 10.1093/med/9780199574308.001.0001

Heart Disease in Pregnancy provides a detailed introduction to the physiological changes of pregnancy and gives practical advice on the management of women with heart disease who are pregnant or who are considering pregnancy.

OSH Epilepsy

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Author: Gonzalo Alarcon, Lina Nashef, Helen Cross, Jennifer Nightingale, and Stuart Richardson
Format: Webpage Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 2009
Print ISBN-13: 9780198570738
DOI: 10.1093/med/9780198570738.001.0001

This is a comprehensive resource which guides the reader though all aspects of epilepsy, both practical and academic, covering all aspects of diagnosis and management of the patient with epilepsy in a clear, concise and practical fashion.

OSH Fetal Cardiology

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Author: Nick Archer and Nicky Manning
Format: Webpage Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 2009
Print ISBN-13: 9780199230709
DOI: 10.1093/med/9780199230709.001.0001

This resource brings together information in an accessible single source to allow professionals from many different disciplines to have a sound understanding of the scope and limitations of fetal cardiac diagnosis and treatment. It will be of practical clinical value to all involved in fetal cardiac assessment or in the management of feto-maternal problems.

Oxford Textbook of Medicine

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Author: David A. Warrell, Timothy M. Cox, and John D. Firth
Format: Webpage Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 2010
Print ISBN-13: 9780199204854
DOI: 10.1093/med/9780199204854.001.1

The Oxford Textbook of Medicine is the foremost international textbook of medicine. Unrivalled in its coverage of the scientific aspects and clinical practice of internal medicine and its subspecialties, it is a fixture in the offices and wards of physicians around the world.

Oxford Handbook of Women’s Health Nursing

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Author: Sunanda Gupta, Debra Holloway, and Ali Kubba
Format: Webpage Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 2009
Print ISBN-13: 9780199239627
DOI: 10.1093/med/9780199239627.001.0001

The Oxford Handbook of Women’s Health Nursing is a concise and invaluable reference on women’s health for nurses and other health professionals working in primary care, community, health promotion or acute settings. It focuses on practical care pathways for common gynaecological conditions.

Oxford Handbook of Midwifery (3 ed.)

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Author: Janet Medforth, Linda Ball, Angela Walker, Sue Battersby, and Sarah Stables
Format: Webpage Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 2017
Print ISBN-13: 9780198754787
DOI: 10.1093/med/9780198754787.001.0001

The third edition of the popular Oxford Handbook of Midwifery has been extensively revised using the latest evidence-based guidelines and national recommendations. Continuing to give a complete picture of the role of the midwife in multidisciplinary care for childbearing women, the handbook reflects the mother’s journey through pregnancy, birth, and beyond, with care of the newborn, newborn feeding, and postnatal care in a precise and logical approach. Three newly configured chapters on infections and sepsis, obesity, and hypertensive disorders of pregnancy are offered to help readers find information in one location. There are new mini-sections on independent prescribing, fetal programing, uterine inversion and uterine rupture, the introduction of doulas into the care pathway, and breast feeding innovations such as breast crawl. Included are updated resources and national guidelines and recommendations from trusted bodies such as the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence, the Royal College of Midwives, and the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, along with relevant Cochrane database evidence. The midwife’s changing role in contributing to women’s health and public health issues is acknowledged and lastly there is notice of the impending changes to midwifery regulation in the UK. The book is presented in an easily readable style with clear headings and key facts delivered in bullet points. The book is intended for students, practising midwives, educators, and anyone who needs a handy quick reference guide to aid their contribution to maternity care.

Oxford Handbook of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (3 ed.)

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Author: Sally Collins, Sabaratnam Arulkumaran, Kevin Hayes, Simon Jackson, and Lawrence Impey
Format: Webpage Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 2013
Print ISBN-13: 9780199698400
DOI: 10.1093/med/9780199698400.001.0001

Fully revised for a third edition, the best-selling Oxford Handbook of Obstetrics and Gynaecology is now better than ever. It includes new algorithms for patient management, new images and full colour photographs, and new and expanded topics including female genital mutilation, consent for operations, and pre-operative assessment.

Oxford Handbook of General Practice (4 ed.)

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Author: Chantal Simon, Hazel Everitt, Francoise van Dorp, and Matt Burkes
Format: Webpage Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 2014
Print ISBN-13: 9780199671038
DOI: 10.1093/med/9780199671038.001.0001

Fully revised to reflect the new changes to the GP contract and the GP curriculum, this fourth edition of the best-selling Oxford Handbook of General Practice is a practical guide to all aspects of general practice, including everything from vital clinical information to valuable practical guidance from experienced GPs. Comprehensively covering everything a doctor needs to work in, or manage a GP practice, this resource ensures readers are always up-to-date with the latest guidelines, the most recent protocols, and cutting-edge clinical information. It is fully illustrated, features many useful figures, diagrams, management boxes, and tables, and new full colour photographs have been added to the dermatology and ophthalmology chapters.

Emergencies in Obstetrics and Gynaecology (2 ed.)

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Author: Stergios K. Doumouchtsis and S. Arulkumaran
Format: Webpage Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 2011
Print ISBN-13: 9780199651382
DOI: 10.1093/med/9780199651382.001.0001

This handbook provides a practical and accessible guide to all emergency situations encountered in obstetrics and gynaecology, from the immediately life-threatening to the smaller but urgent problems that may arise. Designed around the symptoms and signs with which the patient presents to the hospital, this handbook explains how to arrive at a differential diagnosis and how to prevent, manage, and treat an emergency. The obstetric emergencies section covers topics from early pregnancy through to post-delivery complications, whilst the gynaecological emergencies section addresses those issues that could potentially pose a threat to a women’s fertility or even her life. The second edition addresses new topics on issues that have become more prevalent in recent years, such as substance misuse in pregnancy and violence against women and children. A new topic on ‘preoperative assessment’ outlines how to get consent, the risks, benefits, and what the patient should expect. Fully revised and updated, covering new guidance, this title provides foundation year doctors, specialty trainees, and consultants in obstetrics and gynaecology with an invaluable source of information for every emergency situation.

Oxford Textbook of Women and Mental Health

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Author: Dora Kohen
Format: Webpage Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 2011
Print ISBN-13: 9780199214365
DOI: 10.1093/med/9780199214365.001.0001

The Oxford Textbook of Women and Mental Health presents a balanced understanding of different aspects of gender and mental health.

Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 4th ed.

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Author: Lawrence Impey, Tim Child.
Pages: 362 Size: 47.64 MB Format: PDF Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Published: 22 March, 2012
eISBN-13: 9781118313732

Obstetrics & Gynaecology has established itself as a key recommendation for faculty and a firm favourite for health sciences students. The opening sections of this new edition incorporate the relevant basic science, history and examination, investigations and diagnosis, as well as common diseases, abnormalities, and complications in gynaecology and obstetrics respectively. These are supported by two unique sections on gynaecology and obstetrics management, which are tailored to help students revise for exams, especially OSCEs. A brand new chapter covering ethics in obstetrics and gynaecology makes this fully-updated fourth edition the most comprehensive introduction available. Obstetrics & Gynaecology now includes a companion website at www.impeyobgyn.com , featuring self-assessment MCQs and EMQs, chapter summary slides, and all the figures from the book as PowerPoint slides.

Oxford Handbook of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 3rd ed.

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Author: Edited By Sally Collins, Sabaratnam Arulkumaran, Kevin Hayes.
Pages: 857 Size: 4.44 MB Format: PDF Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 25 July, 2013
eISBN-13: 9780191503276

Fully revised for a third edition, the best-selling Oxford Handbook of Obstetrics and Gynaecology is now better than ever. It includes new algorithms for patient management, new images and full colour photographs, and new and expanded topics including female genital mutilation, consent for operations, and pre-operative assessment. Written and reviewed by a team of highly experienced clinicians and academics, and UK trainees, this handbook is a perfect starting point for preparation for postgraduate exams. Practical advice is presented with key evidence-based guidelines, supported by web references, providing the most up-to-date clinical information as well as the perfect starting point for preparation for postgraduate exams. The indispensable, concise and practical guide to all aspects of obstetric and gynaecological medical care, diagnosis, and management, this is the must have resource for all specialist trainees, junior doctors and medical students, as well as a valuable aide memoir for experienced clinicians.

Supportive Care and Midwifery

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Author: Rosemary Mander.
Pages: 202 Size: 789 KB Format: PDF Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Published: 21 February, 2008
eISBN-13: 9780470680162

This book considers the broad range of support given to mothers including social, psychological and clinical. It also looks at the provision of this service and how different models have been set up internationally to fulfil this important function. It brings together the latest research findings which will examine the nature of care that is provided and consider what constitutes effective and efficient support. This aspect of care is considered a crucial part of the increasing and expanding role of the midwife. The ability of midwives to provide ongoing support throughout childbearing is one of the features of midwifery care which distinguishes it from other care providers. This is a feature which is common to the resurgence of midwifery throughout the world and therefore this text will have international appeal.

Supporting a Physiologic Approach to Pregnancy and Birth: A practical guide

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Author: Edited By Melissa D. Avery.
Pages: 359 Size: 7.85 MB Format: PDF Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Published: 22 March, 2013
eISBN-13: 9781118612231

Supporting a Physiologic Approach to Pregnancy and Birth: A Practical Guide provides an overview of current evidence and a range of practical suggestions to promote physiologic birth within the United States healthcare system. Presenting the latest evidence available on practical approaches and minimal interventions, this book looks into clinic exam rooms and hospital labor units to investigate the possibilities for improving the pregnancy and labor experience. Contributors discuss recent research and other published information and present a range of ideas, tools, and solutions for maternity care clinicians, including midwives, nurses, physicians, and other members of the perinatal team. An invaluable resource, Supporting a Physiologic Approach to Pregnancy and Birth is a must-have practical guide for those involved in all aspects of pregnancy and birth.

Essential Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 5th ed

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Author: Ian M. Symonds, Sabaratnam Arulkumaran ; Edited By E. Malcolm Symonds.
Pages: 449 Size: 18.36 MB Format: PDF Publisher: Churchill Livingstone
Published: 03 August, 2013
eISBN-13: 9780702054754

This is the fifth edition of a popular, highly readable primer in obstetrics and gynaecology. It has been thoroughly updated and reconfigured to key into the new undergraduate curriculum n O&G devised by the Royal College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology.

Crash Course Obstetrics and Gynaecology

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Chidimma Onwere.
Pages: 300 Size: 15.27 MB Format: PDF Publisher: Mosby
Published: 17 January, 2014
eISBN-13: 9780723437871

Now celebrating over 10 years of success – Crash Course has been specially devised to help you get through your exams with ease. Completely revised throughout, the new edition of Crash Course is perfectly tailored to meet your needs by providing everything you need to know in one place. Clearly presented in a tried and trusted, easy-to-use, format, each book in the series gives complete coverage of the subject in a no-nonsense, user-friendly fashion. Commencing with `Learning Objectives`, each chapter guides you succinctly through the topic, giving full coverage of the curriculum whilst avoiding unnecessary and often confusing detail. Each chapter is also supported by a full artwork programme, and features the ever popular `Hints and Tips` boxes as well as other useful aide-memoires. All volumes contain an up-to-date self-assessment section which allows you to test your knowledge and hone your exam skills. Authored by students or junior doctors – working under close faculty supervision – each volume has been prepared by someone who has recently been in the exam situation and so relates closely to your needs. So whether you need to get out of a fix or aim for distinction Crash Course is for you!

Breast Cancer Prevention and Treatment

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Lida Mina, Anna Maria Storniolo, Hal Douglas Kipfer, Cindy Hunter, Kandice Ludwig.

Pages: 346 Size: 11.73 MB Format: EPUB Publisher: Nbn International
Published: 30 September, 2015
eISBN-13: 9781472744135

Uniquely designed for oncologists and general practitioners, this book offers clinicians comprehensive guidelines when dealing with women at high risk for breast cancer. Written by experts in the field on the cutting edge of this research, the following questions will be answered for the reader by the end of the book: * Who is at elevated risk for breast cancer? * Who should be genetically screened? * When and how often should we obtain imaging? * What type of imaging is adequate? * What medications are available for prevention? * When is surgical intervention appropriate? * What lifestyle changes should be implemented to prevent this disaster? With one in eight women likely to contract breast cancer in her lifetime, the significance of identifying and managing the high-risk patient is evident. Breakthroughs in the identification of genes associated with breast carcinoma, particularly BRCA1 and 2, as well as other risk factors, influence not only how patients are screened, but also how they are treated. Breast Cancer Prevention and Treatment provides a guided approach to prevention of breast cancer in women at elevated risk for this malignancy.

Fast Facts: Early Breast Cancer

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Paul L Haun; Julia Scarisbrick, Julia

Pages: 86 Size: 51.72 MB Format: EPUB Publisher: Health Press
Published: 22 August, 2016
eISBN-13: 9781910797297

Provides a comprehensive overview of stage 0, I, II and IIIA disease, including the latest thinking on the risk of developing breast cancer and the value (or not) of screening, alongside the importance of clinical staging and triple assessment.

Management of Breast Diseases

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Ismail Jatoi, Rody, Achim.

Pages: 656 Size: 14.8 MB Format: PDF Publisher: Springer Verlag
Published: 01 January, 2016
eISBN-13: 9783319463568

This text is intended as a practical guide for physicians and surgeons who treat diseases of the breast, both benign and malignant. Thus, general surgeons, internists, family practitioners, gynecologists, surgical oncologists, radiation oncologists, and medical oncologists will find this book useful. The management of breast diseases requires a multidisciplinary approach, and this textbook therefore includes the views of a wide range of specialists from throughout the world. Today the treatment of breast diseases is largely predicated on the results of randomized prospective trials. The results of many clinical trials are discussed in detail, and readers will find this book to be a useful guide to the evidence-based treatment of breast diseases. The revised edition provides a comprehensive update of the previous version of the book. Specifically, it contains 2 new chapters: “Molecular Classification of Breast Cancer” and “Breast Cancer Molecular Testing for Prognosis and Prediction”. In addition, since publication of the previous edition, the results of numerous adjuvant systemic therapy and neo-adjuvant systemic therapy trials have been published, and this edition provides a comprehensive overview of these trials and discusses how they have changed the management of breast cancer. Similarly, there have been, in the last few years, important new developments in the local therapy of breast cancer. This edition discusses these new developments and particularly recent developments and controversies concerning the management of the axilla in patients with primary breast cancer. New guidelines with respect to radiotherapy are also reviewed and discussed. Finally, all chapters in the book are thoroughly revised and updated to provide readers with current understanding of the biology and treatment of breast cancer.