Pocket Obstetrics and Gynaecology (2024)
Pocket Obstetrics and Gynaecology (2024)
This compact handbook helps you understand and navigate over 120 conditions with confidence and clarity.
- Master essential OB-GYN knowledge with structured, to-the-point explanations.
- Be prepared with tools like the Pre-OR C-section checklist and FIGO classifications.
- Compact, structured, and perfect for quick reference.
Product details
Product details
- Language: English
- Written and updated according to European guidelines
- ISBN: 9789083374017
- Print length: 315 pages
- Edition: first (2024)
- Dimensions: 170 mm x 120 mm
- The pocket fits in your white coat!
The Pocket Obstetrics and Gynaecology is a compact clinical guide for healthcare professionals in obstetrics and gynaecology. It covers essential physiological and anatomical foundations, key gynaecological conditions, and aspects of normal physiology and pathology encountered during pregnancy. It addresses about 120 gynaecological conditions, including fertility, pregnancy, and oncology.
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"A succinct and precise pocketbook for medical students and residents. This will be useful on clinical attachments and for revision prior to exams."
- Siobhan Corcorcan, MD, Maternal and Fetal medicine subspecialist at The National Maternity Hospital, Dublin
Contents
This handbook covers essential OB-GYN topics, consistently structured to help you scan, understand, and recall faster.
Pharmacotherapy
Obstetric and gynaecological examinations
Diagnostics
Fertility treatments
Gynaecological interventions
A step-by-step description of phases of giving birth
Quality guaranteed by medical specialists
Prof.dr. Liliana Mereu
Specialist
Head of gynaecological department at Santa Chiara Hospital, Trento
Prof. Ján Švihra
Specialist
Professor Urology, Bratislava
Drs. Harry Visser
Specialist
Obstetrics and Fertility subspecialist at Tergooi Medical Centre
Drs. Siobhan Corcoran
Specialist
Maternal and Fetal medicine subspecialist at The National Maternity Hospital, Dublin
Drs. Koen Traen
Specialist
Gynaecological Oncology subspecialist at OLV Hospital, Aalst
Drs. Charlotte Deltour
Supervisor
MD, Resident Obstetrics and Gynaecology at University Hospital Gent
Drs. L.G.H. Cornelissen
Supervisor
MD, Resident Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Catharina Hospital in Eindhoven
Carlijn Veldman
Sounding board
MD, Editor Dutch version, Resident in Pulmonary Medicine
Daan Pijs
Sounding board
Medicine Graduate Entry Program (ZIGMA) student & Project Manager at the Dutch Research Council
Marijke Dorhout Mees
Sounding board
Medical student, Clinical Nursing Supporter - Pediatric Intensive Care Unit at UMC Amsterdam
Lia Bica
Sounding board
Medical student, Research assistant Cardiovascular Research Institute Maastricht - Vascular Surgery MUMC+
Linde Verburgh
Sounding Board
MD, Resident Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Zaans Medical Centre, Zaandam
Eva L. Brunner
Sounding Board
Forensic Physician Resident at Hecht GGD Hollands Midden, Leiden
Merit Maas
Sounding Board
MD at Centre for Youth and Family Rijnmond, Rotterdam
Drs. P.A. Maria
Sounding Board
MD at Amsterdam UMC
Clear, practical and visual
The Compendium Method© presents complex topics using illustrations, icons, mnemonics, and tables — so you can grasp the essentials quickly and confidently.
In one glance: clear images
With thanks to our medical illustrators.
Coronal section of internal genitalia
From ovulation to implantation
Overview of uterine anomalies
"Your mainstay, and it fits right into the pocket of your doctor's coat"
Charlotte Deltour, resident Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Gent
The team behind the pocket
Romée Snijders
Editor-in-chief
MD, PhD candidate, Founder Compendium Medicine
Veerle Smit
Editor-in-chief
MD, Founder Compendium Medicine
Gwendolyn Vuurberg
Chief Editor
MD, PhD, Radiology and Nuclear Medicine resident at Rijnstate & Radboud University Medical Center
Maaike van Hoesel
Editor
Resident Obstetrics and Gynaecology at University Medical Center Groningen
Sherdina Romney
Author
Student Selective Utrecht Medical Master (SUMMA)
Nathasja van Leeuwen
Author
Medical Doctor at St. Joseph Hospital Kagondo
Obstetrics and Gynaecology pocket FAQ
Is your question not listed here? You can reach out to us by email: contact@compendiummedicine.com.
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The pocket's production is guided by the collective effort of students, doctors, and a team of over 10 specialists, including gynaecologists.
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The supervising team consists of a broad group of medical doctors, part of which is specialised in gynaecology, and a part of which is in charge of readability and clinical applicability. In that way, we can ensure the best medical quality of the pocket while keeping it user-friendly!
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The quality is ensured by a team of medical specialists who supervised and revised the text written by medical students.
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This book is written for a diverse range of readers, including medical students during their rotations, residents, and potentially medical specialists who are not specialised in obstetrics and gynaecology and wish to refresh their knowledge.
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Currently, we're offering our pockets as paperback only. While we may explore digital options in the future, it's not on our roadmap at the moment.
Why choose the pocket OB-GYN?
Save time and make confident clinical decisions in OB-GYN using our unique method!
Quickly understand 120+ OB-GYN conditions with structured, concise content.
Make fast decisions during shifts using checklists, diagrams, and clinical tools.
Get both gynaecology and obstetrics in one compact, easy-to-navigate guide.
Designed with input from OB-GYN professionals to ensure clinical relevance and quality.
