Written by leading American practitioners, the Oxford American Handbooks in Medicine each offer a pocket-sized overview of an entire specialty, featuring instant access to guidance on the conditions that are most likely to be encountered. Precise and prescriptive, the handbooks offer up-to-date advice on examination, investigations, common procedures, and in-patient care. These books will be invaluable resources for residents and students, as well as a useful resource for practitioners. The Oxford Handbook of Obstetrics and Gynecology is a dependable manual geared for ultra-quick reference at any time. Part of the worldwide best selling series, this book provides much more information than a standard handbook in the field. It occupies a unique niche offering the best features of a small, practical manual as well as a small textbook. Thin and light, it uses concise, bulleted text, quick reference tabs, four-color presentation, and bookmark ribbons to help provide fast answers on the ward. It is ideal for students and residents who want a succinct, comprehensive, and affordable volume in the proven format of the Oxford Handbook Series.