Full Description
This book established itself in its first edition as the definitive 'one-stop-shop' revision aid; the only one available to encompass all elements of the MRCOG Part 2 examination in a single volume. Now incorporating practice EMQs as well as the standard question types, this second edition will ensure that it retains its place on the 'must-have' list for every candidate preparing for this exam.Concentrating on testing the candidate's theoretical and practical knowledge as recommended in the current MRCOG syllabus, the book tests the trainee with questions in obstetrics and gynaecology and those aspects of medicine, surgery and paediatrics relevant to the practice of both.The book is divided into four key parts, one for each style of question, each of which opens with an introductory section on how to approach the exam and, crucially, how to fail it.# Part 1 provides a series of short answer practice papers. Common mistakes are highlighted as well as a list of key points required to get full marks. A sample answer is given for each question# Part 2 contains a mock paper for the MCQ part of the exam, containing 225 questions with answers and helpful annotations# Part 3 introduces the EMQ, giving the reader 40 questions in the style of the examination, together with answers and explanatory notes# Part 4 is devoted to the OSCE, with descriptions of 20 sample stations assessing different aspects of clinical practice, advice on how to tackle these, and suggested marking schemes.Throughout, questions have been designed to test factual knowledge and understanding, problem-solving ability, and clinical and communication skills.
Contents
Section OneThe structure of the MRCOG Part 2 examinationHow to fail the examinationSection Two: Short essay questionsIntroduction How to approach short-answer questions 7Section Two, Part One: ObstetricsEpidemiology, social obstetrics, drugs in pregnancyInfections in pregnancyHypertensive disorders in pregnancyMedical disorders in pregnancyPrenatal diagnosis and congenital malformationsIsoimmunisationAbnormal fetal growthAbnormal presentationPremature labour/premature rupture of fetal membranesIntrauterine and intrapartum stillbirthLabour, including induction - normal/abnormalIntrapartum care and complications of labourOperative obstetricsPostpartum complicationsAnaesthetic disorders in pregnancyNeonatologySection Two, Part Two: GynaecologyPaediatric and adolescent gynaecologyMenstrual disordersTermination of pregnancy and early pregnancycomplicationsBenign uterine lesions and endometriosisBenign ovarian lesionsVulval and vaginal disordersGynaecology, endocrinologyInfertilityFamily planningPelvic infections, pelvic pain, chronic vaginal dischargeMenopauseGenital prolapse and urinary incontinenceCervical malignancyUterine malignancyOvarian malignancyGestational trophoblastic diseaseOperative gynaecologyEthics, medico-legal, clinical governanceSection Three: Multiple-choice questions (MCQs)Sample MCQsAnswers to the MCQsSection Four: Extended matching questions (EMQs)How to answer EMQsSample EMQsExplanation of the answers to the sample EMQsSection Five: The objective structured clinical examination (OSCE)Sample OSCE questionsMarking schemes
