Author Description
Obstetric Medicine, The First Title In A New Oxford Specialist Handbooks Series Covering Obstetrics And Gynaecology, Contains Relevant, Accessible, And Focused Information To Help Both General Physicians To Manage Medical Conditions During Pregnancy, And The Specialist Obstetrician Manage General Medicine In The Pregnant Patient. Pregnant Women Regularly Present With Medical Problems To Many Different Medical Specialties, And As Their Physiology Is Changed By The Pregnancy, So Too Is The Way In Which Many Chronic Illnesses Behave. There Are Also Differences In Which Drugs Or Investigations May Be Appropriate During Pregnancy. This New Specialist Handbook Provides A Comprehensive Overview Of Medical Conditions In The Pregnant Patient, And Covers The Syllabus For Both The Rcog Advanced Training Skills Module (atsm) And The Maternal Medicine For Obstetric Trainees. Filled With Links To National And International Guidelines, Expert Advice, And Evidence-based Management Strategies For A Range Of Acute And Chronic Conditions That Can Occur In The Pregnant Woman, This Handbook Is An Essential New Addition To The Literature For All Physicians Who Work With Pregnant Patients In Their Practice.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This handbook investigates the clinical management of medical conditions in pregnant patients, addressing the physiological complexities that alter disease presentation and treatment protocols. Authors Charlotte J. Frise and Sally Collins, both specialists in the field, synthesize current medical knowledge to provide a practical framework for physicians. The text bridges the gap between general medicine and obstetrics, ensuring that practitioners can safely navigate the unique pharmacological and diagnostic requirements of pregnancy.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Evidence-based management strategies for acute and chronic conditions during pregnancy
- Guidance on drug safety and appropriate diagnostic investigations
- Alignment with the RCOG Advanced Training Skills Module (ATSM) syllabus
- Direct links to national and international clinical guidelines
Scope Limits
- Does not cover surgical obstetrics or routine prenatal care outside of medical complications
- Does not provide exhaustive pharmacological data for non-pregnant populations
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts recognize this text as a foundational resource for clinicians managing the intersection of general medicine and pregnancy. Readers frequently note the clarity of the prose and the utility of the evidence-based management strategies provided for complex clinical scenarios.
Page Count:
624
Publication Date:
2020-01-01
ISBN-10:
0192554719
ISBN-13:
9780192554710
Reference
Medical
Gynaecology
OBSTETRICS
PREGNANCY