Why are biographies only written about famous people? We all have a story in us. In The Eighteen Point Five, twenty-five people share their personal and honest experiences of living with disabilities and disorders.Our stories may shift your thinking and clear up misconceptions. Our contributors hope to encourage readers living with similar disabilities and disorders by sharing insights, challenges and achievements.With no publishing experience and zero budget, we reached ou...

Spartacus the Cat is a true story of a nine-month-old kitten finding his way to the front garden of a family in Gilles Plains in April 2016. The kitten was homeless and hungry and sat at the home of the Duthie family, as Jasmine's cat, Ginger, looked well-fed and thought he could get a feed. Ben found the cute kitten and called him Jeff and quickly learned trust was an issue through many hisses, scratches, and bites. Jeff's name was changed to a more suitable name - Spartacus, and it didn'...

Extended matching questions (EMQs) were introduced to the Part 2 MRCOG examination paper in September 2006. This book provides a detailed guide for candidates preparing for the examination, and includes: • background and introduction to the question format • advice on answering EMQs • worked examples of specimen questions, including an explanation of the answer, guidance on how to tackle each question and advice on how to avoid mistakes • two mock examination papers, with answers provided....

Ultrasound plays an integral part in the diagnosis and management of many gynaecological conditions; indeed, ultrasound forms part of the RCOG's mandatory training programme for doctors wishing to specialise in obstetrics and gynaecology. This book will be of use to both trainees and those already in clinical practice looking for a user-friendly reference guide. The use of ultrasound in gynaecology goes well beyond simple picture recognition: a skilful gynaecological sonographer will bring...

This book provides advice, guidance and sample questions for the new question format introduced for the March 2012 Part 1 MRCOG examination: single best answer questions (SBAs). Essential reading for all Part 1 MRCOG candidates, the book offers key insights into the new style of paper, including: • an introduction to SBAs and why they have been introduced • a guide to how to approach and answer SBAs • over 300 sample questions covering all domains and modules of the Part 1 curriculum • two...

While the upper renal tract remains the sole preserve of the urologist, gynaecologists have traditionally been involved in the assessment and treatment of female lower urinary tract infection disorders. Childbirth is a major causal factor in urogynaecology, and women often present with a combination of menstrual, genital, urinary and colorectal symptoms which require a holistic approach. This book provides a comprehensive overview of the assessment and treatment of a range of urogynaecolog...

The Part 2 MRCOG consists of three question formats: multiple choice questions (MCQs), extended matching questions (EMQs) and short answer questions (SAQs). This book provides a verbatim transcript for the MCQ element of each of the 10 papers set between 1997 and 2001, giving candidates the opportunity to test their knowledge and preparedness for the examination against real questions.

Understanding endocrinology is central to understanding the key processes that affect normal reproductive function, while an understanding of normal endocrinology and the pathophysiology of endocrine disorders is important when dealing with reproductive disorders. This book provides a comprehensive background for all gynaecologists, covering: sexual differentiation and intersex disorders; adrenal disorders; normal puberty and adolescence; abnormal puberty; the menstrual cycle; disorders of...

A solid understanding of fetal medicine is essential for the practice of obstetrics and gynaecology. This comprehensive book, which has been extensively updated to reflect current clinical practice and developments in the field since publication of the original edition, provides a thorough overview of fetal medicine, covering: screening for chromosomal abnormalities; prenatal diagnostic techniques; the routine anomaly scan; fetal structural abnormalities; fetal therapy; prenatal diagnosis ...

This book provides a comprehensive overview of clinical intrapartum care, with an emphasis on a pragmatic approach which promotes the necessary vigilant care while also supporting the wishes of the pregnant woman who wants minimal interference. This second edition has been thoroughly updated to reflect current practice and developments in the field since publication of the first edition, with six new chapters added on topics that are of increasing importance: improving intrapartum care, lo...

Through innovative analysis of theory and practice, this book offers refreshing critical perspectives on service-learning in higher education. It constructs a theoretical paradigm for service-learning which extends to critical pedagogy, and investigates critical reflection and academic reflective writing, supported throughout by empirical evidence.

The Part 1 MRCOG covers basic science knowledge as it applies to obstetrics and gynaecology. There are two papers, both of which contain a mixture of single best answer questions (SBAs) and multiple choice questions (MCQs). This book provides a verbatim transcript for the MCQ element of each of the 10 papers set between 1997 and 2001, giving candidates the opportunity to test their knowledge and preparedness for the examination against real questions.