Primary Care in Obstetrics and Gynecology: A Handbook for Clinicians

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Springer Science & Business Media, 1998 - 666 pages
Primary care in Obstetrics & Gynecology: A Handbook for Clinicians is the definitive source for quick reference and up-to-date information on the primary health care of women. For the obstetrician-gynecologist increasing the role of primary-preventive care in the office practice and for the resident embarking upon the newly required rotation in primary care, this book presents the latest information from respected authorities in obstetrics-gynecology with guest contributions from leaders in other subspecialties. The diagnosis, management, and treatment of a variety of gynecologic and primary care topics are covered, including: hypertension; hormone replacement therapy; diabetes mellitus; management of headaches; contraception update; urogynecology; heart disease; and arthritis. A must for all obstetricians and gynecologists!

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Contents

A Concise Approach to Critiquing Research Publications
5
How to Computerize Your Office
21
Health Care Maintenance and Primary Care in Obstetrics and Gynecology Practice
35
Abnormal Endometrial Biopsy Pathology and Management
51
Abnormal Pap Smear Gynecologic Pathology and Management
65
Breast Disease
85
Chronic Pelvic Pain
105
Contraception Update
117
Malignancies in Pregnancy
315
Molecular Biology
327
Musculoskeletal Screening in the Pelvic Pain Patient
339
Nutritional Needs of Women
353
Office Emergencies Codes Anaphylaxis Hypotension
375
Ophthalmology
387
Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology
417
Pedigree Analysis
437

Coronary Heart Disease in Women a Decade of Changing Concepts Approaches to Diagnostic Evaluation and Preventive Therapy
137
Mood Disorders
151
Dermatologic Disorders
177
Diabetes Mellitus
193
Domestic Violence
209
Estrogen Replacement Therapy
219
Gastrointestinal Disorders
231
Geriatric Gynecology
245
Headaches Management Strategies
261
Hematological Disorders
273
Human Papilloma Virus
283
Lesbian Health Appropriate Diagnosis and Care
293
Lipid Physiology
301
Preconception Counseling
449
Premenstrual Syndrome Clinical Update
459
Respiratory Disorders
471
Sexual Dysfunction
485
Sports Medicine and Injuries in the Athletic Woman
525
Substance Abuse
541
Thyroid Disease
553
Urinary Tract Infections
563
Urogynecology and Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery
571
Vulvar Disease
601
Ready Reference Tables for Preventive Health Care and Health Maintenance
615
Index
649
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