Book Description
Primary Care for the Obstetrician and Gynecologist
Thomas E. Nolan, MD
Primary Care for the Obstetrician and Gynecologist is a practical, quick-reference handbook for ob/gyns, outlining the essential health management concerns for common diseases normally considered outside their specialty. Chapters present key data on specific diseases or syndromes and provide a detailed description for each ailment, important risk factors, prevention guidelines, screening protocols, diagnostic strategies, and discussions on control, treatment, and referral.
Areas covered in this handbook include:
* Cardiovascular and lipid diseases
* Endocrine disorders
* Nongynecologic cancer
* Gastrointestinal disease
* Skin disease
* Neuropsychiatry
* Otolaryngology and pulmonary disorders
* Infectious disease
* Geriatrics
Based on the American College of Gynecologists' guidelines for primary care, Primary Care for the Obstetrician and Gynecologist is an indispensable resource for all ob/gyns, family practitioners, or physicians who want to offer increased health care options to female patients.
From the Publisher
This book address the major primary care issues faced by the ob/gyn such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, non-gynecologic cancer, gastrointestinal disease, skin disease, neuropsychiatric disorders, pulmonary disorders, HIV infection and geriatric ailments. The goal is to equip ob/gyns with the knowledge to recognize risk factors and to counsel appropriately to prevent disease, screen when necessary and diagnose early for rapid treatment. It utilizes ACOG guidelines and is organized with "need to know information" in outline form.