Thoroughly updated for its Fourth Edition, this popular book is a quick-reference pocket guide for house officers who see obstetric and gynecologic patients in the clinic, office, or emergency department. Content is based on the Resident Learning Objectives from the Council on Resident Education in Obstetrics and Gynecology as determined by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. The text is clear and concise, with numerous tables and algorithms.This edition’s coverage includes geriatrics, managed care, and a chapter on setting up a practice and contracts. Chapters on contraception, HIV, and infections have been completely updated