Gynaecology: Evidence-Based Algorithms

This book brings together essential evidence-based guidelines to good clinical practice in gynaecology in one comprehensive resource. The content focuses on UK national guidelines; however, many chapters also contain information from important international guidelines. To assist those studying for postgraduate examinations the information is presented in schematic flowcharts.

Clinical research has produced a continuous stream of evidence-based guidelines to guide practice in gynaecology. The guidelines are often widely scattered: this book brings together the essential guidelines in one comprehensive resource. The primary focus is on Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists and other UK national guidelines; however, many chapters contain a ''Guideline Comparator'' box carrying information from important international guidelines. Where there are no UK guidelines, information based on international guidelines is provided; where any guidelines do not exist, available evidence and accepted norms of practice based on expert opinion are detailed. Several chapters also contain a ''what not to do'' box, which should act as a source of rich debate. To assist those studying for postgraduate examinations - such as MRCOG - the information is presented in schematic flowcharts, representing a step-by-step method of approaching clinical problems and providing an easy-to-use learning resource.