Chapter 1: Basic Sciences
* Summary: Covers anatomy, physiology, endocrinology, pharmacology, and genetics.
* Real Example: A question on the structure of the female reproductive system, testing knowledge of the uterus, cervix, and fallopian tubes.
Chapter 2: Gynecology
* Summary: Discusses common gynecological conditions, including menstrual disorders, pelvic pain, and sexually transmitted infections (STIs).
* Real Example: A question on the symptoms and management of endometriosis, requiring understanding of its clinical presentation and treatment options.
Chapter 3: Obstetrics
* Summary: Covers prenatal care, labor and delivery, and postpartum care.
* Real Example: A question on the stages of labor, including the first, second, and third stages of labor, and the different phases within each stage.
Chapter 4: Medical Specialties
* Summary: Discusses the role of other medical specialties in women's health, such as psychiatry, cardiology, and oncology.
* Real Example: A question on managing a patient with pre-eclampsia during pregnancy, requiring knowledge of its diagnosis, symptoms, and the role of cardiology and obstetrics in its management.
Chapter 5: Surgical Skills
* Summary: Covers basic surgical techniques used in gynecology and obstetrics, including suturing, knot tying, and hysterectomy.
* Real Example: A question on the steps involved in performing a vaginal hysterectomy, including the dissection of the cervix and the removal of the uterus.
Chapter 6: Ethics and Law
* Summary: Discusses ethical and legal issues in women's health, such as informed consent, patient confidentiality, and contraception.
* Real Example: A question on the legal implications of providing emergency contraceptive pills to a minor without parental consent, testing knowledge of the law and ethical principles.
Chapter 7: Research and Audit
* Summary: Covers the importance of research and audit in improving women's health.
* Real Example: A question on the principles of conducting a clinical trial, including the stages of the research process and the importance of ethics in research.
Chapter 8: Communication Skills
* Summary: Emphasizes the importance of effective communication in women's health, including breaking bad news and delivering sensitive information.
* Real Example: A question on the techniques for breaking bad news to a patient with a diagnosis of breast cancer, including how to approach the conversation and provide support.
Chapter 9: Emergency Medicine
* Summary: Covers common emergencies in women's health, such as postpartum hemorrhage, ectopic pregnancy, and uterine prolapse.
* Real Example: A question on the management of a patient with a postpartum hemorrhage, including the steps to control bleeding and stabilize the patient.
Chapter 10: Clinical Governance
* Summary: Discusses the principles of clinical governance, including quality improvement, risk management, and patient safety.
* Real Example: A question on the role of the clinical governance team in reducing the incidence of healthcare-associated infections in a hospital setting, testing knowledge of the principles of quality improvement and risk management.
