Product Description
Since 1990 this pocket handbook has been used by thousands of physicians, medical students,nurse midwives, nurses andother healthcare providers. Now in this completely rewritten and revised UPDATED 6th EDITION you can find everything that you need to provide comprehensive healthcare to women.Written for a wide range of medical professionals, this pocket-sized compendium is dedicated to all aspects of Obstetrics and Gynecology and contains over 500 tables, flowcharts and figures making each topic easier to recall. Many useful resources from recent original articles are now at your fingertips in one source-book. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (9)

Great resource
Used by students and residents for many years, this is a great resource for any student or physician caring for the female and obstetric patient.

AWESOME!
Awesome edition - has everything you'll want to know as a med student, intern, ob/gyn resident, REI fellow, and even attendings.Lots of good info in this brick of a book.

great resource for a reaonable price
The newest edition is comprehensive and concise.Its not longer a pocket edition.I highly recommend this as a quick resource in residency.

good book but size was not convenient
this book had a lot of useful information but the size of the book has expanded from its previous edition. it did not really fit into the pocket of scrubs or a white coat and made it hard to use on the wards.

Comprehensive Book for Ob/Gyn Clerkship
A good, thorough review of most ob/gyn topics dealt with on a medical school rotation. Straightforward layout and thorough table of contents made it easy to use in clinic. The amount of information contained is impressive and useful, but it is uncomfortably heavy to be carrying around in your coat pocket all day. ... Read more

Book Description
Established as a standard core textbook for the OB/GYN clerkship, Beckmann's Obstetrics and Gynecology is now in its thoroughly updated Fifth Edition. This edition follows the Association of Professors of Gynecology and Obstetrics' newest Educational Objectives, which are listed at the front of the book and correlated specifically to each chapter. Over 2,200 up-to-date study questions and answers are included both in the book and on a free bound-in CD-ROM. A new two-color art program makes the illustrations more vivid and effective. Updated coverage includes new material on healthcare for women and medical and surgical conditions of pregnancy. ... Read more

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great book for PA students
I found this book to be a wonderful supplement to everything I learned on my ob/gyn rotation.Everything I needed was in this book for my end of rotation exam on which I scored very well.I would highly recommend it.

Obstetrics and Gynecology by Beckman
-easy to read, with short chapters-got through this twice on my rotation
-excellent diagrams and tables
-not sharp enough to pick up on ANY factual errors like yellow leaf
-good conceptual introduction to general OB/GYN
-explanation for answers are sparse, but at this level you should realize that you should read from different sources, you should be able to fill in the blanks, and you should be using other questions books
-supplemented with HY OB/GYN, Case Files, Pre-Test, and Blueprints Q&A to prepare for the shelf
-overall would recommend Beckman, HY, and Pre-test as minimal for shelf. Case Files was ok, but HY covered most of the points and I felt the clincal vignettes in HY was better for teaching you how to think like an OB/GYN. Blueprints was comparable to Pre-Test.
-for those looking for a more rigorous text, I felt NMS was better at explaining things in terms of basic science. And the questions weren't half bad (although I only went through about 1/3 of them). For this reason, those starting out thrid year with OB/GYN should consider using NMS.

Detailed info, but full of typos and errors
Bought this book for my Ob/Gyn rotation, thinking it would be the best resource because it's designed around the APGO learning objectives, which the shelf exam is also supposedly based on.

Strengths:
- coverage of all topics you might see on the exam
- generally good resource for basic intro to ob/gyn
- some useful tables and graphs
- lots of multiple choice questions for testing recall after reading

Weaknesses:
- way too many typos and factual errors. This book has obviously been through multiple revisions over the years, without careful editing. For example, they say that you should get the tetanus booster shot once btw 14-16 yo. Most of us know that you should get this booster once every 10 years. There is way too much sloppiness in this book for it to be a reliable resource.
- questions are mostly pure factual recall; there is very little clinical reasoning. The shelf exam is almost entirely clinical vignettes with long stems, requiring clinical reasoning. So the book's questions are pretty much useless for preparing for the shelf.
- the questions on the CD-ROM are 95% the same as the back-of-chapter questions, but the answer choices are rearranged and there are more typos and incorrect answers marked. There is no reasoning given with the correct answer choice.
- the 5% of other questions are often outdated and seem to be left over from previous editions (e.g. questions on Norplant or other things that are not mentioned at all in the text).
- multiple diagrams seem to be left over from previous editions, not particularly clear; most of these should be redrawn. Some of the things you'd like to see in diagrams are not there.
- multiple tables have duplicate entries, or things have slipped from one column to another. Very sloppy typesetting/layout; poor design makes the book hard to read.

This is an OK resource for general background reading for the shelf. For better exam prep, I would recommend Case Files, which I used and liked very much; much easier read, with much better graphs and tables, organized for learning, understanding and retention.

Wandering through Women's Health
This book is a very easy read!! I found the review questions in the back to be very beneficial!

Excellent book of OB/GYN. The chapters are short and concise!
I just finished my gynecology course and I pretty much didn't have to go anywhere else to look for further information. I aced my class. I love this book and I'd recommend it to anyone interested in learning the basics of Ob/Gyn. The chapters are very easy to read and it's especially designed for us Medical Students(not residents) who have little to study a specific subject, because they are short but have everything YOU as a Medical Student have to know.
I wish I had found it earlier when I took my Obstetrics course.
Buy it with confidence, you won't regret it. ... Read more

Book Description
This popular resource continues to offer step-by-step guidance on how to evaluate, diagnose, and manage a wide range of obstetric and gynecologic disorders. The 4th Edition of this bestseller has been completely revised and reorganized to present a more up-to-date approach to the field, with less emphasis on traditional hospital-based practice. It uses the APGO/CREOG curriculum objectives as a framework, with a special emphasis on women's health issues. A new, full-color design with many illustrations and photographs complements the text. Plus, a free downloadable PDA software program provides a complete guide to the most common disorders.

The smart way to study!
Elsevier titles STUDENT CONSULT will help you master difficult concepts and study more efficiently in print and online! Perform rapid searches. Integrate bonus content from other disciplines. Download text to your handheld device. And a lot more. Each STUDENT CONSULT title comes with full text online, a unique image library, case studies, USMLE style questions, and online note-taking to enhance your learning experience. ... Read more

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OB/GYN
This is a great book for those entering into OB/GYN residencies.It's not as expensive as the Gabbe & William's Obstetrics, and key fundemental topics are covered.I think the ob sections are slightly better than the gyn.However, it does have CROEG guidelines in it!

PDA software tough love
The book is wonderful.It supplemented by 3rd year med school ob/gyn rotation well.However, I have yet to get the PDA supplement to work.Very frustrating and complicated - must download multiple files, create accounts...

An excellet book
This is a very good book of Obs and Gyn which provided a lot of information on simple way. Everything what is important is bolded on each lesson. It doesn't contain many pictures and schemes and this is the only disadvantage, but that is quiet enough for good understanding. It is suitable for medical students (everything important is signed) and for physicians who work or intend to work on Obs and Gyn Department (to have some concise book for him when they can find everything they want). I highly recommend this title.

An insightful reference book
This book contains a wealth of knowledge for any caretaker of the Obstetric or Gynecology Patient. I found this book extremely easy to use asa cross reference book and it largely aided me in my research. It coversthe basics, such as general female anatomy, as well as more complex issueslike AIDS in pregnancy. Important information appeared in bolder print anddrew my eye, making it easy to skim over in a hurry. I highly recommendthis book. ... Read more

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George Washington Univ., Washington DC. Pocket outline and referenceincludes more than 200 tables, flowcharts, and figures. New sections are:breast cancer treatment, menopause management, management ofhypercholesterolemia, HIV in pregnancy, and GYN oncology guidelines.Previous edition: c1995. For students and residents. ... Read more

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OB/GYN reference
GREAT guide for residents.I used this book and dog-earred many pages.Well worth the money.

great review for CREOG
Great book..wonderful quick guide to everything you need to know fast!

I also used this as a quick review for CREOG's, it has all the high yield stuff they'll test you on!

Cons: a slightly larger type version should be considered.

Could be better...
For this book, you need a magnifying glass to read it! The print is way too small. It's okay to use when accompanied with a textbook but not great on its own. Additionally, I think it's out of date and not up to ACOG standards. Of the entire 5 week rotation, I picked up this book once!

review
best little book I had as a resident, comes in handy at least once a week as a community-hospital-based FP.

*THE* OB/GYN Book for your pocket...
You can tell the medical students at your local teaching hospital.They're the ones with the short lab coats and the pockets bulging with small paper-back books.

For those who are in training to become a Doctor a premium is placed on easily-accessible, highly accurate and important information.I remember going through my clinical rotations and thinking that I needed a "pocket" book for every medical rotation to supplement my massive 20-pound, $100 texts while I was on the wards and in the clinic.

Early into my OB/GYN Residency I got the hot scoop - THIS is the book to keep in your lab-coat if you're practicing OB/GYN.By the time I was a chief resident this book had saved me time and heartache and saved my patients from my blunders over and over.Like all "pocket" texts, this one doesn't contain lengthy discussions.But it DOES contain what you need to get through that night on OB/GYN call.And the next one.... and the next.

The treatment for Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (and hundreds of other common clinical situations)- before it's burned into your brain it's right here at your fingertips.It even gives you concise "go-by's" for how to dictate your operative reports for the most common OB/GYN surgeries.

Since I got my first one a decade ago I've never NOT had a copy of this in my lab coat.I use it infrequently now, but when young trainees seem to need a push towards a clue - I push them towards this little gem. ... Read more

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Gynecology and Obstetrics summarizes diagnosis and management of common disorders that occur in women. This text reviews approved treatment guidelines for both inpatients and outpatients. ... Read more

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The ultimate case-based review of OB/GYN-ideal for exam prep and clinical reference

Product Description
Since 1990 this pocket handbook has been used by thousands of physicians, medical students,nurse midwives, nurses and other healthcare providers. Now in this completely rewritten and revised UPDATED 6th EDITION you can find everything that you need to provide comprehensive healthcare to women.This Desk Edition contains page-for-page the identical information found in the smaller pocket-sized version but in a larger format. This Desk Edition also contains the PDA Download allowing readers to have the best of both worlds: print and electronic.Written for a wide range of medical professionals, this pocket-sized compendium is dedicated to all aspects of Obstetrics and Gynecology and contains over 500 tables, flowcharts and figures making each topic easier to recall. Many useful resources from recent original articles are now at your fingertips in one source-book. ... Read more

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A core reference for residents and practitioners for over 40 years, Danforth's Obstetrics and Gynecology is now in its Tenth Edition--thoroughly revised and reorganized to provide complete, authoritative coverage of the modern clinical practice of obstetrics and gynecology. This edition has a new co-editor, Ingrid Nygaard, MD, a urogynecologist. A new urogynecology section includes chapters on urinary and fecal incontinence and overactive bladder. Other new chapters cover stillbirth and psychological disorders of pregnancy and the postpartum. This edition also features a modern two-color design, problem cases, boxed pearls and pitfalls, key points at the beginning of each chapter, and more algorithms, tables, and bulleted lists. A companion Website will offer the fully searchable text and an image bank which will now allow any clinician, either in training or practice to have in one place what they need to know. ... Read more

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DANFORTH'S OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY, 8TH
This book is not like an ordinary medical textbook. It is more like an intermediate type between a medical text and a medical periodical. It gives considerable space to progresses of many medical-scientific research and the names of their authors. While on the other hand, it provides extremely concise outlines of etiology-manifestation-diagnosis-treatment for many common diseases, sometimes even skip certain important topics. As far as I am aware of , the following common topics are not or barely mentioned by this book:physiological changes of pregnant women; rubella infection during pregnancy;breast feeding of mothers with mastitis; the route and rate of mother-child transmission of HIV; the differential diagnosis ofruptured ectopic pregnancy; contraindications of the use of IUD;forceps use in labor; APGAR;There are also quite a few mistakes in the rear index.

Excellent core text for Residents
Very good O&G text. This updatededition is well done ... Read more

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Blueprints in Obstetrics and Gynecology presents the principles of Obstetrics and Gynecology in a succinct format that complements the USMLE Step 2 exam. It can be used as a stand-alone text for the Ob/Gyn rotation, or as a review for the USMLE Step 2 and 3 exams. This bestseller includes 125 clinical vignette style questions. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (22)

Great book for Rotation!!!
This book had everything I needed to feel like I was learning what was expected of me during the rotation as well as helping me get a great foundation as to base my studies for Step 2. I plan on looking back at this book while I get ready for Step 2 to brush up on the finer points. Overall a great book and worth the money spent!

excellent primary resource for 3rd year ob/gyn clerkship
I haven't been impressed with Blueprints for medicine or psychiatry, but for ob/gyn it's the single best review book.Pair up with Casefiles and a question book or question bank online and you will do very well on the shelf.

Nice overview
For 2nd year preview on OB, or a quick reference for third year, this is ok.However, it will not even come close to the depth of info on the NMBE shelf exam

Perfect!
This book is perfect for clinical rotations in OB/GYN.Although most blueprints are very helpful, this is my favorite out of the series because it gives you everything you need to know for your exams and clerkship, as well as helpful review questions in the end (like all blueprints).Very easy to read.I carried it with me throughout my rotation and excelled on the test.

The best option...
I feel that this is the best currently available option for ObGyn clerkship.Easy read and sufficient for passing mock boards - good luck! ... Read more

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Blueprints Clinical Cases in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Second Edition offers third-and fourth-year medical students valuable preparation for clerkships and the USMLE Steps 2 and 3. The book features 60 clinical cases, 10 new to this edition and 50 revised and updated from the first edition. Each case consists of a clinical vignette followed by thought questions and discussion, and ends with a question-and-answer review and a listing of suggested additional reading. A question-and-answer section at the end of the book contains 100 USMLE-format multiple-choice questions and detailed answer explanations. ... Read more

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Excellent book for shelf and wards
I only used this book for the entire clerkship and I was not only well prepared for the qeustions that came up on the wards, but also well prepared for the shelf exam. I aced the shelf by reading this book twice. If you don't have the time or the motivation for reading the actual Blueprints Ob/gyn reveiw book, I recommend studying from this book and you'll be set.

At least 10 Shelf questions...
I used this book in preparation for the Shelf exam in OB/GYN and it was extremely helpful.Several questions on the exam were straight out of these vignettes.The varied style- some case info, some reading, some questions- for each vignette helped to maintain focus, and for me provided a much better prep than just the short questions found in many other books. ... Read more

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SOAP for Obstetrics and Gynecology features over 60 clinical problems with each case presented in an easy-to-read 2-page layout. Each step presents information on how that case would likely be handled. Questions under each category teach the students important steps in clinical care. The SOAP series is a unique resource that also provides a step-by-step guide to learning how to properly document patient care. Covering the problems most commonly encountered on the wards, the text uses the familiar "SOAP" note format to record important clinical information and guide patient care. SOAP format puts the emphasis back on the patient's clinical problem, not the diagnosis. This series is a practical learning tool for proper clinical care, improving communication between physicians, and accurate documentation. The books not only teach students what to do, but also help them understand why. Students will find these books a "must-have" to keep in their white coat pockets for wards and clinics. ... Read more

Book Description
A student-favorite review of the OB/GYN clerkship and preparation for the shelf exam now offers a CD-ROM that includes all the book's questions in an interactive, electronic format; current therapies and techniques; a wealth of additional figures, tables, and questions to help students better assimilate information; revised questions to more closely match USMLE guidelines; updated case studies for confident clinical decision making; and a brand-new chapter on breast disorders. The book's outline organization displays key terms in bold type, 350 USMLE-style questions with full explanations at the end of each chapter, a comprehensive self-examination, and just the right amount of detail for rapid review and reference. Students welcome this compact, easy-to-carry resource as a quick-check before going onto the wards, to identify areas needing further study, for use in study and discussion groups, and for productive, self-directed learning. ... Read more

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Stay Away!
This is, without question, THE WORST book for the 3rd year OB/Gyn clerkship available.In carrying the book on the ward for only one day, I found no useful information on: preecclampsia, proteinuria, premauture rupture of membranes and only limited info on a host of other topics.The omissions are unbelievable and the book is useless.I regret having bought it.

Low Yield
Long book, informative but of low yeild, would be better of with the BRS O&G. Some Gyn topics are really bad and make no sense. Some are good.

Excellent Book for USMLE 2, if you have time!
Excellent and exhaustive notes on Obs&Gyn.Good for USMLE preparation.I feel that it is a bit too much of explanations.Model question are comparable to that of USMLE.In short, go for this book, ifyou have time!

Good book!
This was the only book i used for ob gyn for usmle step 2 review.I think it is sufficient to read this book alone,as the questions in obsgyn were not so tough. ... Read more

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Revised, updated, and expanded to twice its original size, this handy atlas is a complete ready-reference guide to obstetric and gynecologic ultrasound and sonographic evaluation of the fetus. It depicts the ultrasound appearances of normal anatomic structures as well as the abnormalities most commonly encountered in clinical practice. The Second Edition features over 700 ultrasound scans--more than twice as many as the previous edition--and new chapters on scanning techniques; infertility; amniocentesis and chorionic villus sampling; and the maternal abdomen and pelvis in pregnancy. The book contains invaluable information on making accurate fetal measurements and calculations. Both the chapter on measurements and calculations and a special appendix present the most routinely used fetal measurements, along with abbreviated tables, graphs, and computer programs designed for programmable pocket computers--all of which can be used to derive clinically useful parameters such as fetal weight estimations. ... Read more

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OBGYN and Fetal Ultrasound
I enjoyed this book as well as its predecessor.It is very readable. It is chock full of important information. It is easy to carry around. It has cogent tables. I recommend it to all our residents as the bestfast-reading OB/GYN USbook they can obtain for board preparation

VERY GOOD FOR PRACTIONERS IN USG IN O&G
it's been very usefull in my everyday use of my USG set, and very helpfull in making diagnosis in my private clinic. Thank for the authors for being too much specific in what they mean. I recommend this book for who issearching a very usefull manual for understanding and paracticising the USGin their private use Jair Barbosa - Brasil ... Read more

Book Description
Obstetrics and Gynecology is one of the four core student clerkships in the U.S., meaning that every student must take a clinical, in-hospital course requiring a small manual; an Ob/Gyn is one of the largest professional specialties, with 41,000 practicing physicians in the U.S. Thus, Obstetrics and Gynecology is always one of the top-selling titles in any medical series.This handbook will be a book that 3rd and 4th year medical students and residents carry in their pockets to answer all the questions and situtations that arise on wards. Ob/Gyn physicians will also be a core audience.As this book also presents more information than a standard handbook, it will occupy a unique niche, offering the best features of a small, practical manual and a small textbook of Obstetrics and Gynecology.Dr. Errol Norwitz of Yale is a high-profile U.S. Ob/Gyn physician and is highly regarded.Dr. Norwitz is also the author of the popular review book, Obstetrics and Gynecology at a Glance. ... Read more

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Thoroughly updated for its Third Edition, Obstetrics and Gynecology Recall facilitates rapid review and memorization of the key concepts encountered during the OB/GYN rotation with a concise question-and-answer format. Coverage begins with the fundamentals and progresses to a review of the key elements of OB/GYN, along with tips for the rotation and preparation for the Boards. ... Read more

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obgyn recall
I really like the books i've used in the Recall series. None will compare to Surgery Recall, but they are all very helpful and fit my style of learning.

Another Gem in the Recal Series
Second only to Surgical Recall in the series, this was an invaluable tool for preparation, particularly on the mornings or evenings prior to GYN surgery.Use it to review the pertinent anatomy and physiology prior to attendance in the OR and you will be rewarded by escaping that uncomfortable silence that ensues when you don't have a clue to those inevitable pimps.

Obstetrics and Gynecology Recall
This was an excellent review for your OB/GYN rotation.It presented a concise review and excellent preparation for questions on rounds and in the OR.Covered more than enough for your OB/GYN rotation and can be veryuseful in an internship. ... Read more

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The leading single-source book in women's health care, reproductive medicine, and pelvic surgery

Book Description
Why waste time guessing at what you need to know for the obstetrics and gynecology board exam? Maximize your exam preparation time with this quick-hit question and answer review. The unique question and single-answer format eliminates the guesswork associated with traditional multiple-choice Q&A reviews and reinforces only the correct answers you'll need to know on exam day. Emphasis is placed on distilling key facts and clinical pearls essential for exam success. Great for certification and re-certification, this high-yield review for the boards is the perfect compliment to larger texts for intense, streamlined review in the days and weeks before your exam. ... Read more

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Obstetrics and Gynaecology at a Glance provides a concise and accessible introduction and revision aid for medical students undertaking their obstetrics and gynaecology attachment. Following the familiar easy-to-use at a Glance format, each topic is presented as a double-page spread with key facts accompanied by clear illustrations and diagrams encapsulating all that students need to know.

This new edition of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at a Glance:

• Contains a second colour throughout to enhance the visual appeal, making the subject even easier to understand.
  
• Has been revised to incorporate international approaches to management and epidemiology.
  
• Contains new chapters on:
  -breast disease
  -history and physical examination
  
• Features brand new and updated artwork in a cohesive and clear structure.

“Absolutely sensational; this is a fabulous textbook.”
Cambridge Medicine ... Read more

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This easy-to-use manual provides telephone triage protocols to nurses involved with obstetrics and gynecology. It offers suggestions for asking appropriate questions in a flowchart format to ascertain the assessment and severity of the problem and need for medical intervention. This guide serves as a decision-making tool for the nurse to easily identify and prioritize who needs immediate medical attention, who needs to be seen within twenty-four hours, and who can be monitored at home. Includes topics that cover basics, protocols, symptoms and issues that occur within the scope of this specialty. The forms in the guide may be duplicated and used as patient handouts. ... Read more

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Telephone triage for Obstetrics & GYnecology
This book is very clinically based in its approach. I have not seen another triage protocol book quite like it. It is easy to adapt to your own practice and has some GREAT charts in it. Covers numerous OB and GYN topics. ... Read more

Book Description
The Johns Hopkins Manual of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Third Edition is the perfect on-the-spot reference for clinicians who deal with obstetric and gynecologic problems. Written by residents in obstetrics and gynecology at The Johns Hopkins University, this popular manual covers virtually every clinical situation in obstetrics, high-risk obstetrics, gynecology, reproductive endocrinology, infertility, and gynecologic oncology. The easy-to-use outline format--modeled after The Washington Manual(R) of Medical Therapeutics--helps busy clinicians find information quickly. A list of frequently used drugs with dosages is included. This edition is updated throughout and includes the latest information on hormone therapies, birth control, and drugs. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (3)

Must Have for New RNs in Women's Health/L&D/Maternity Depts, etc.
I'm a new Rn (13 months) working on the L&D unit at a large teaching hospital in Orlando, FL and I've been researching maternity nursing software for a new smartphone/PDA that I plan to purchase. The search lead me to the Skyscape website and this Johns Hopkins manual. Skyscape allows you to download a trial form of the software onto your pc so that you can view the product before buying. This is the 5th item that i've viewed today alone and I'm so incredibly HOOKED on the manual that I plan to buy it from Amazon immediately and purchase the pda software (though I am a little apprehensive about the software now based on reading the second reviewers comments on here).Anyways, I will be precepting a graduate nurse in a couple of weeks and I will totally recommend that she purchase this manual as well because it provides an AWESOME, EASY TO READ, TO THE POINT, description, instruction and medication treatment (dosage, side effects & contraindications) for EVERYTHING that I've encountered thus far on L&D - and I've only read the section on "Normal Labor and Delivery, Operative Delivery, and Malpresentations".I wish I had read this when I first started working on the floor because it would've provided a GREAT transition into this field of nursing from nursing school. The information provided is SHORT, SPECIFIC and VERY CLEARLY WRITTEN. Even though the manual is written for med students, it totally provides a great learning tool for nurses as well because it will help me with anticipating the need of the physician when providing intrapartum care on the labor floor, which in turn increases provision of effective patient care.A big THANK YOU to the authors ! :o))

A good book for your rotations
This is a compact book following the same formula for the other manuals from this collection (Ex Washington manual). It is not a treatise and it is not intended to be so, quite the contrary. It is a pocket book, easy to carry and to manipulate. It cover all the topics you might need for your day to day life in the hospital in a short , but not too short, and up to date format. I like the fact that you can read any chapter in less than 30 minutes. I recommend this book for medical students in need of a compact book to carry during the GOB internship or for revising topics before an exam.

an utter waste of time (and EXPENSIVE)
Do NOT buy the PDA version of this classic manual. The manufacturer shipped me a mismarked (wrong Operating System) shrink-wrap package with a warning that opening it would disallow a refund. The correct product had been mailed despite the mislabeling, but the convoluted registration process was time-consuming and produced an INVALID activation code. The purported SmartPatch fix also failed. Now, 6 days after paying for the product, it still doesn't work and the short East-coast technical support hours mean that MAYBE tomorrow, the 7th day after purchase, I MIGHT be able to use this product. Had this manufacturer been less paranoid about piracy, using a more standard serial # activation (like OTHER manufacturers), I'd be a happy customer recommending their product. ... Read more