Description
Overview
This book, PROLOG, is a comprehensive guide in the field of obstetrics and gynecology. It offers valuable insight into maternal and fetal physiology, antepartum care, medical and obstetric conditions, complications of pregnancy, fetal assessment methods, obstetric emergencies, intrapartum care and delivery, and legal principles in obstetric practice. The book is geared towards helping obstetrician-gynecologists earn 25 CME credits.
Key Features
- Demonstrates an understanding of maternal and fetal physiology and pathophysiology
- Identifies components of antepartum care that optimize maternal and perinatal outcomes
- Helps diagnose and plan efficacious and cost-effective management of medical and obstetric conditions
- Identifies risks and prognosis of selected complications of pregnancy and in the neonate
- Describes invasive and noninvasive methods of fetal assessment
- Helps diagnose problems and manage obstetric emergencies
- Guides in selecting appropriate management strategies for intrapartum care and delivery
- Incorporates medical-legal principles, risk management and office management guidelines in obstetric practice
Highlights
The book is divided into six units, each addressing a major area in obstetrics and gynecology. It is designed to test knowledge and provide a comprehensive understanding of the subject matter. It also offers the opportunity to earn 25 CME credits.
Book Structure
The book is structured into six units. Each unit consists of two parts—an assessment book and a critique book. Both parts combined offer a comprehensive understanding of various aspects of obstetrics and gynecology.
Authors
American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG)
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