Thursday, 14 July 2011

Tutorial 14 July 2011

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Tonight we managed four essay plans. I have been helping run the local MRCOG course for the past week and have not had time for much else. In particular, I have not managed to write any EMQs, for which I know there is an insatiable demand. I'll try to do some for the next session.
Tonight's essays were:
With regard to female genital mutilation (FGM).
1. what are the key aspects of the law in the UK relating to FGM.                                                  2 marks.
2. what are the responsibilities of the doctor who suspects that a child may be subjected to FGM?  2 marks.
3. how is FGM graded?                                                                                                                 3 marks.
4.  outline the management of woman found at booking to have had FGM.                                    13 marks.

With regard to blood transfusion in obstetrics:
1. outline the main hazards of blood transfusion.                 2 marks
2. how may the incidence of transfusion be reduced?         4 marks
3. outline the key factors relating to red cell use.                 6 marks
4. critically evaluate the use of fresh frozen plasma.             4 marks
5. critically evaluate the use of platelets.                              2 marks
6. critically evaluate the use of recombinant factor VIIa.      2 marks          

A 41-year-old woman attends for review after a normal hysteroscopy. She now wishes treatment for her incapacitating heavy periods which have not responded to medical management.
1. Outline the history you will take.                                                           4 marks.   
2. Outline the investigations you will consider.                                           4 marks.
3. Critically evaluate your advice on the available management options.    12 marks

A patient is referred for management of premenstrual syndrome.
1. Define PMS and its grades of severity.          4 marks.
2. Outline the investigations you will arrange.      6 marks.
3. Critically evaluate the management options.  10 marks.

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