Chapter 1 1. What is the most appropriate description of the arterial supply of the pelvis? B is correct. The internal iliac artery arises at the level of the lumbosacral articulation and passes over the pelvic brim, continuing downward on…
Chapter 1 1. What is the most appropriate description of the arterial supply of the pelvis? A. The external iliac artery arises at the level of the lumbosacral articulation and passes over the pelvic brim B. The anterior division provides…
Chapter 6 In this scenario, a pregnant woman of unstated gestational age is presenting for a booking visit. The woman is obese, is on treatment for hypertension and is taking high-dose folic acid. She is living with her husband with…
Format of and approach to OSCE stations OSCE is the abbreviation used for objective structured clinical examination. The OSCE stations are written to comply with the ‘2 + 8’ format. This involves 2 minutes’ reading time and 8 minutes’ performance…
Learning Outcomes After studying this appendix you should be able to: Knowledge criteria Discuss the issues of confidentiality and consent in under-16-year-olds (Fraser competency) and vulnerable adults. Outline the legal regulation of abortion, sexual offenders and assisted reproduction and the…
Learning Outcomes After studying this appendix you should be able to: Knowledge criteria Understand the principles of storage, retrieval, analysis and presentation of data. Discuss the range of uses of clinical data, its effective interpretation and associated confidentiality issues. List…
Learning Outcomes After studying this appendix you should be able to: Knowledge criteria List the principles of infection control. Describe the appropriate use of blood and blood products. Discuss the general pathological principles of postoperative care. Describe the principles of…
Learning Outcomes After studying this chapter you should be able to: Knowledge criteria Describe the normal supports of the uterus and vagina. Describe the normal mechanisms that maintain urinary continence and the physiology of normal micturition. Describe the epidemiology, aetiology…
Learning Outcomes After studying this chapter you should be able to: Knowledge criteria Understand the epidemiology, aetiology, diagnosis, management and prognosis of gynaecological cancer Describe the aetiology, epidemiology and presentation of the common neoplasms of the female genital tract, including:…
Learning Outcomes After studying this chapter you should be able to: Knowledge criteria Describe the methods of contraception in terms of efficiency, benefits, risks and side effects. Describe the surgical and medical options for termination of pregnancy. Discuss the ethical…