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For the first time the Oxford Handbook of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Emergencies in Obstetrics and Gynecology have been bundled together which represents excellent value. The combination of practical advice and background information with an easily accessible guide in emergencies presents a unique package essential to every doctor with an interest in obstetrics and gynaecologyThe Oxford Handbook of Obstetrics and Gynecology provides a quick reference guide to the specialty covering diagnoses, investigation and management in a user-friendly, accessible format. Contributors provide evidence-based guidelines which highlight the core knowledge for diagnosing and managing common problems and emergencies. Important points are emphasized through the used of summaries and bullet points enabling the reader to recall facts in practice or under examination conditions. Each chapter includes material from junior doctors, nurses, or midwives and consultants with a special interest in the subjectEmergencies in Obstetrics and Gynecology provides vital information on how to prevent or treat emergencies and urgent conditions in obstetrics and gynecology. Emergency situations encountered in Obstetrics and Gynecology vary from ectopic pregnancies, to acute fetal distress, or a perforated uterus. This book is structured in such a way as to help the health care professional tackle emergencies based on the symptoms and signs with which the patient presents to the hospital. It explains how to arrive at a differential diagnosis, and then how to manage the condition.Divided into Obstetric emergencies and Gynecologic emergencies for ease of use, this book is an indispensable guide that is full of clear, concise and easy to follow instructions. It not only contains information for the beginner, but also what is required by training grade doctors and specialists.For the first time the Oxford Handbook of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Emergencies in Obstetrics and Gynecology have been bundled together which represents excellent value. The combination of practical advice and background information with an easily accessible guide in emergencies presents a unique package essential to every doctor with an interest in O&G.