Thiam Chye Tan – författare

This comprehensive handbook serves as a clear and concise reference text for Obstetrics and Gynaecology (O&G). It is organised using a clinical approach framework with hands-on practical advice on the diagnosis, management and treatment of O&G conditions. The use of diagrams and tables makes this handbook a useful guide for clinicians to use in their daily practice.It has been 18 years since the first edition of this handbook was published and 10 years since the second. In 2015, the latter received outstanding reviews by the British Medical Association (BMA) and won the "Highly Commended" Award in the Obstetrics and Gynaecology (O&G) category at the BMA Book Awards.For the third edition, the authors have updated and reorganised all the chapters in the handbook based on the latest international guidelines and other references. These references include the Royal College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (RCOG), the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE), the UK Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare (FSRH), the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and UpToDate.Moreover, the authors have added several new chapters, such as "The Management of Red Cell Antibodies in Pregnancy", "Gynaecological Emergencies", "Female Sexual Dysfunction" and "Pre-operative Anaesthetic Preparation". Furthermore, for this edition, specialists in their fields were invited to update the contents of the chapters of their expertise.This book is essential reading and serves as an excellent resource for any trainee or medical professional managing O&G patients.

This comprehensive handbook serves as a clear and concise reference text for Obstetrics and Gynaecology (O&G). It is organised using a clinical approach framework with hands-on practical advice on the diagnosis, management and treatment of O&G conditions. The use of diagrams and tables makes this handbook a useful guide for clinicians to use in their daily practice.It has been 18 years since the first edition of this handbook was published and 10 years since the second. In 2015, the latter received outstanding reviews by the British Medical Association (BMA) and won the "Highly Commended" Award in the Obstetrics and Gynaecology (O&G) category at the BMA Book Awards.For the third edition, the authors have updated and reorganised all the chapters in the handbook based on the latest international guidelines and other references. These references include the Royal College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (RCOG), the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE), the UK Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare (FSRH), the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and UpToDate.Moreover, the authors have added several new chapters, such as "The Management of Red Cell Antibodies in Pregnancy", "Gynaecological Emergencies", "Female Sexual Dysfunction" and "Pre-operative Anaesthetic Preparation". Furthermore, for this edition, specialists in their fields were invited to update the contents of the chapters of their expertise.This book is essential reading and serves as an excellent resource for any trainee or medical professional managing O&G patients.

This practical guide provides an up-to-date and concise account of many obstetric and gynaecological conditions based on evidence-based medicine. The 50 topics covered include menstrual disorders, abnormal PAP smears, ovarian cysts, subfertility, vaginal discharge, contraception and hormonal replacement therapy, pregnancy and its complications as well as common obstetrics and gynaecology (O&G) investigations.The book includes the use of flow charts to simplify the description of investigations and treatments of the various common conditions in obstetrics and gynaecology. This is particularly useful for doctors in the primary healthcare setting in their day-to-day clinical practice. It also contains criteria for referral to OBGYN doctors. It will also serve as an essential guide for medical students and nursing staff and a handy summary for OBGYN specialists.

This practical guide provides an up-to-date and concise account of many obstetric and gynaecological conditions based on evidence-based medicine. The 50 topics covered include menstrual disorders, abnormal PAP smears, ovarian cysts, subfertility, vaginal discharge, contraception and hormonal replacement therapy, pregnancy and its complications as well as common obstetrics and gynaecology (O&G) investigations.The book includes the use of flow charts to simplify the description of investigations and treatments of the various common conditions in obstetrics and gynaecology. This is particularly useful for doctors in the primary healthcare setting in their day-to-day clinical practice. It also contains criteria for referral to OBGYN doctors. It will also serve as an essential guide for medical students and nursing staff and a handy summary for OBGYN specialists.

Edited by prominent obstetricians in KK Women's and Children's Hospital, the largest maternity hospital in Singapore with about 12,000 babies delivered each year, this book provides a comprehensive and informative look at pregnancy and childcare. It covers topics ranging from pre-pregnancy care, pregnancy care, and actual delivery to baby care. It also addresses common questions like, “What are the pre-pregnancy vaccinations that I need?”, “Is it safe to dye, re-bond or perm my hair when I am pregnant?”, and “Are Chinese herbs and TCM safe for pregnancy?” Written by a diverse team of contributors, this easy-to-read book (replete with illustrations) is highly recommended for the lay person and busy career mums-to-be who are preparing for the arrival of their newborns.

Edited by prominent obstetricians in KK Women's and Children's Hospital, the largest maternity hospital in Singapore with about 12,000 babies delivered each year, this book provides a comprehensive and informative look at pregnancy and childcare. It covers topics ranging from pre-pregnancy care, pregnancy care, and actual delivery to baby care. It also addresses common questions like, “What are the pre-pregnancy vaccinations that I need?”, “Is it safe to dye, re-bond or perm my hair when I am pregnant?”, and “Are Chinese herbs and TCM safe for pregnancy?” Written by a diverse team of contributors, this easy-to-read book (replete with illustrations) is highly recommended for the lay person and busy career mums-to-be who are preparing for the arrival of their newborns.

This handbook provides an evidence-based approach to common obstetrics & gynaecological problems faced by O & G clinicians and general practitioners in their daily practice. It is the only book available with current evidence-based recommendations and protocols in O & G.Compiled by experienced experts, this new edition contains 24 new chapters. The existing chapters have been updated using the latest evidence. The authors have included multiple flow charts and detailed practical approaches to various gynaecology and obstetric issues. The book will be a valuable and quick practical guide to everyone — not only to general practitioners and O & G clinicians, but also to medical students and resident doctors. Topics like “Approach to Ectopic Pregnancy” and “Pelvic Inflammatory Disease” will provide invaluable guidance to even emergency medicine doctors.