Obstetrics and Gynaecology

This has to go down as one of the best texts I bought whilst at medschool, ranking up there with the Oxford handbook and Surgical talk (not Lissauer though - miserable book). The 2 sections are clearly defined and well laid-out, the information is concise (thank god) and the 'at a glance' boxes summarise the content in precisely that way. Also, it is handy enough for one of the more dedicated members of your firm to carry around with them without you needing to.

Undoubtedly others will prefer a more comprehensive text that will 'guarantee' a prize/A/first etc. If however, you are like me i.e. have a fairly limited interest in the subjects(!) then Impey will more than adequately cope with your needs and assist the clinical work which is of vital importance in these specialities.

In summary, a great textbook that treats both aspects of Obs n Gynae with equal merit whist putting emphasis on the 'need to know to pass' rather than the 'need to know to get an A'...

Just don't leave it to the last minute... it wasn't pretty.


Well worth it for the undergraduate exams.   November 17, 2001
8 out of 8 found this review helpful

"If you're doing Obs and Gynae then buy Impey!" It's as simple as that. I could just end the review there but that would be rather dry wouldn't it? So I shall continue.

This book by Impey is a very concise, readable book designed to give you the essentials of the subject during a firm that is long and quite draining. It gives you all the material to pass the exam at the end of the firm, which happens to be a finals exam! Given that time is limited this is a good book to use to help you pass and pass well!

It is divided into two sections: Gynaecology and Obstetrics. With 15 and 20 chapters respectively the book goes into enough depth without getting bogged down in the detail. There are references to very recent research papers for those who want more detail on certain topics. Clearly written chapters are accompanied by boxes of key points and 'At a glance' summaries at the end of each chapter make for quick revision. This is a must for all of those doing O&G finals and the author is to be congratulated on producing such a readable text.

The final section has brief details on management of specific cases in both specialties, for example pre-eclampsia and ovarian carcinoma. This section is ideal for quick revision before the exam. I found it especially useful at 2am on the day of my exam! In conclusion, this is probably the only textbook you will ever need for Obstetrics and Gynaecology. Trust me, I did.

Asim Safdar


Excellent for obs/gynae undergrad rotation   June 1, 2004
Jonathan (Chester, UK)
7 out of 7 found this review helpful

I didn't discover Impey until I'd finished my rotation in Obs/Gynae, but I wish I'd known about it from the start! It gives an excellently-written overview of obstetrics and gynaecology, providing enough detail so you understand it well, but not too much 'irrelevant' detail that confuses.

The end of each chapter has brilliant "At A Glance" boxes for all the topics covered in that chapter. Overall, it's definitely the best Obs/Gynae textbook I've found (others tried: Lecture Notes, Fundamentals (Llewelyn), Essentials, Undergrad Obs/Gynae).


Brilliant! Best Book around for Obs & Gynae!   September 26, 2002
4 out of 4 found this review helpful

"If you're doing Obs and Gynae then Impey is the way forward!" With so many books on the market, this was the most approachable and holistic of them all.

This book by Impey is a very concise, readable book designed to give you the essentials of the subject during a firm that is long and quite draining. It gives you all the material to pass the exam at the end of the firm, which happens to be a finals exam! Given that time is limited this is a good book to use to help you pass and pass well!

It is divided into two sections: Gynaecology and Obstetrics. With 15 and 20 chapters respectively the book goes into enough depth without getting bogged down in the detail. There are references to very recent research papers for those who want more detail on certain topics. This is further accompanied by "At a glance" summaries for major topics as well as Management sections for both obsetetric and gynaecological cases.

It is perfect for a good grounding in O&G as well as a useful revision guide for finals.

This is most probably the only textbook you will need for Obstetrics and Gynaecology, which is a great advantage over the commonly used Ten Teachers series (separate books for Obstetrics and Gynaecology). Worked for me!


Essential book for Undergraduate O&G   January 1, 2004
4 out of 4 found this review helpful

This books works concisely and logicaly through what you need to know for O&G. The text is easy to understand and is not jam packed with information, which makes it easy to understand. The tables provided make it easy to revise from and an excellent short management section in the rear is definitely worth learning before an exam.

The drawbacks are that the book is not as detailed as it could be for some advanced knowledge, hence another book is recommended if you are keen to not just pass. Having said that, the book is still the cornerstone of a medical student's reading for O&G.