A concise handbook of obstetrics and gynaecology that covers normal and abnormal labour, problems and diseases of gynaecology, and emergencies. The book is part of the growing "Pocket Essentials" series, edited by Kumar & Clark. It is similar in style to Ballinger and Patchett: Pocket Essentials of Clinical Medicine. The book is also available as part of a pack, with the PDA version,(ISBN 070202807X) or the PDA version can be bought on its own (ISBN 0702028134).

• short and portable
• concise but with some explanation of management - not just a "recipe" book
• ideal for carrying around on the wards/community
• good for quick reference
• handy for exam revision because the text is neither too long nor too complicated