Jamila Groves , BSc, MBBS, DRCOG, DFSRH, MRCGP, DCH, is a general practitioner who works as a partner in Leatside Surgery in Totnes, Devon, UK. Dr. Groves enjoys all aspects of medicine, particularly contact with patients, the building of relationships, and holistic care. Her enthusiasm, specialist skills, and advanced training in women's health has naturally led her into provision of well woman clinics. Dr. Groves has worked for extended periods with women in China, India, and Jamaica as well as in busy sexual health clinics in London, Portsmouth, and the Isle of Wight. Deena El-Shirbiny, MBBS, MRCP, MRCGP, DFSRH, DRCOG, is a general practitioner with a range of experience in primary care. During her career, Dr. El-Shirbiny gained clinical experience in a variety of clinical environments, including Nepal, Australia, Egypt, and the UK. She has a particular interest in health inequalities, which has led her to volunteer with a number of organisations in the UK, such as Medecins du Monde . Dr. El-Shirbiny recently sat the DRCOG herself and thus has contributed up-to-date, in-depth experience of the current DRCOG curriculum and examination procedure.

• 1. Basic clinical skills 2. Basic surgical skills 3. Antenatal care 4. Management of labour and delivery 5. Postpartum and neonatal care 6. Gynaecological problems 7. Fertility control 8. Hot topics and tips 9. Sample examination questions 10. Sample examination answers and explanations

"This book deserves to find a place on the bookshelf of a wide range of practitioners – from undergraduates to women’s health specialists."—Andrew Weeks, MD,FRCOG, Professor of International Maternal Health"’This textbook manages to be both comprehensive, yet at the same time a concise guide to the syllabus of the DRCOG examination … I would argue that this book would be an invaluable companion to those studying for the exam, and to keep as an easily accessible reference guide post qualification."—Catriona Davis, BSc, MBBS, MRCGP, GP Trainee"The knowledge available from this book is up-to-date and well organized." —John Spencer, FRCOG, FHEA, Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist"… written with empathy and understanding. An excellent book for all primary care practitioners."—Chris Watkins, BA(Hons), RGN, Advanced Nurse Practitioner in Primary Care & Sexual Health