Each of the 6 units of PROLOG addresses a major area in obstetrics and gynecology and consists of two parts--an assessment book and a critique book. Put your knowledge to the test and earn 14 CME credits for this volume! This edition contains a critique book and an assessment book. The assessment for this edition is available online, and can be purchased at acog.org/prologexam. On completion, users of this unit should be able to: Discuss normal pelvic anatomy and physiology and how alterations in anatomy and physiology contribute to development of pelvic floor disorders Identify the pathophysiologic and epidemiologic factors that contribute to pelvic floor disorders in women Associate symptom bother and quality of life impact of different pelvic floor disorders, determine appropriate diagnostic workups, and select accurate diagnoses Associate pelvic floor symptoms with corresponding signs on examination and testing to ensure accurate diagnoses Discuss the alternative surgical and nonsurgical treatment options for pelvic floor disorders and identify common complications of therapy Apply knowledge of anatomy and appropriate surgical techniques in the surgical treatment of pelvic floor disorders

Expanded and updated, the new edition of the bestselling Clinical Protocols in Obstetrics and Gynecology is the definitive quick-reference for use in office practice and hospital settings. With information drawn from ACOG technical bulletins, OB/GYN publications, articles, textbooks, computer sources, and the author's vast personal experience, outl

PROLOG is a voluntary, strictly confidential, personal continuing education resource that is designed to be stimulating and enjoyable. By participating in PROLOG, obstetrician-gynecologists will be able to do the following: - Review and update clinical knowledge - Recognize areas of knowledge and practice in which they excel, be stimulated to explore other areas of the specialty, and identify areas requiring further study - Plan continuing education activities in light of identified strengths and deficiencies - Compare and relate present knowledge and skills with those of other participants - Obtain continuing medical education credit, if desired - Have complete personal control of the setting and of the pace of the experience The obstetrician-gynecologist who completes Gynecologic Oncology and Critical Care, Eighth Edition, will be able to - identify epidemiologic factors that contribute to the risks of various malignancies and determine appropriate screening tests. - analyze the pathophysiology and evaluate the histopathology of various malignancies. - associate symptoms with early onset of specific malignancies, determine appropriate diagnostic tests, and select diagnosis. -

First published in 1917 as 'Midwifery', Obstetrics by Ten Teachers is well established as a concise, yet comprehensive, guide within its field. The twentieth edition has been thoroughly updated by a new team of 'teachers', integrating clinical material with the latest scientific developments that underpin patient care. Each chapter is highly structured, with learning objectives, definitions, aetiology, clinical features, investigations, treatments, case histories and key point summaries and additional reading where appropriate. New themes for this edition include 'professionalism' and 'global health' and information specific to both areas is threaded throughout the text. Along with its companion Gynaecology by Ten Teachers the book will continue to provide an accessible 'one stop shop' in obstetrics and gynaecology for a new generation of doctors.

On completion, users of this unit should be able to: Identify appropriate diagnostic tests for endocrinology and infertility conditions Determine the appropriate medical management to address infertility Apply the concepts of the hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian- uterine axis when considering medication Understand the basics of assisted reproductive technology Counsel women regarding treatment options for primary and secondary amenorrhea and infertility

Written by nationally and internationally recognised experts on the design, evaluation and application of such systems, this book examines the impact of practitioner and patient use of computer-based diagnostic tools. It serves simultaneously as a resource book on diagnostic systems for informatics specialists; a textbook for teachers or students in health or medical informatics training programs; and as a comprehensive introduction for clinicians, with or without expertise in the applications of computers in medicine, who are interested in learning about current developments in computer-based diagnostic systems. Designed for a broad range of clinicians in need of decision support.