PROLOG. Obstetrics

PROLOG: Obstetrics is the premier learning tool for staying up to date in the specialty area. Consisting of an assessment and critique book, PROLOG is an effective, self-directed study resource and reference for both obstetricians–gynecologists and those in training. The content is peer-reviewed, current, and clinically relevant.

Upon successful completion, users of this unit will be able to:

• Demonstrate an understanding of maternal and fetal physiology and pathophysiology and the effects on normal and complicated pregnancies
• Identify components of antepartum care that optimize maternal and perinatal outcomes in uncomplicated pregnancies, including education regarding normal pregnancy
• Diagnose and plan efficacious and cost-effective management of medical and obstetric conditions encountered during the antepartum period
• Identify the risks and prognosis of selected complications of pregnancy and in the neonate
• Describe antenatal genetic screening and diagnostic tests and identify the indications, risks, and predictive value for each
• Diagnose problems and manage obstetric emergencies
• Select appropriate management strategies for intrapartum care and delivery
• Consider medical-legal principles, risk management, and office management guidelines in obstetric practice