Primary Care Procedures In Women S Health

Despite the common perception that medicine is becoming specialty driven, there are many reasons for primary care providers to offer women’s health procedures in an office setting. Women feel more comfortable having procedures done by prov- ers whom they already know and trust. Continuity of care is still valued by patients, who trust their primary care providers to work with them as collaborators in the decision-making process. Women have found that their options for care have become limited, not by their own decision, but by the lack of training of their p- vider. In rural areas, the barriers of time, expense, and travel often prevent many women from obtaining necessary care; yet many of the procedures that these women are requesting are relatively easy to learn. Positive experiences are shared by women who then refer friends and family by word of mouth. This book has been designed to assist not only the clinician performing the pro- dures covered, but also the office staff with setting up the equipment tray prior to p- forming the procedure and with preparing office documents and coding information needed to complete the procedure. Most procedures covered can be done with a mi- mum investment in equipment and require minimal training.

This book provides primary care physicians and their medical teams with the detailed information they need to offer a full range of women’s health procedures to their patients. Many primary care providers offer women’s health procedures in an office setting for a variety of reasons, from the value placed on continuity of care to the lack of access to specialty care that patients may experience in rural areas. Each chapter in this book is written by a primary care physician and outlines one women’s health procedure and its background information, indications, contraindications, complications, equipment, procedure steps, an office note, patient instructions and a patient handout. Tricks, helpful hints, key points, discussion questions, algorithms, and a wealth of illustrations are included through the book. This second edition is fully updated with the latest procedures and guidelines, ICD 10 coding information, and three new chapters on population health, contraceptive choice, and insertable contraceptive removal. Primary Care Procedures in Women’s Health, Second Edition, is an ideal reference for all providers—including family physicians, general internists, residents, nurse practitioners, nurse midwives and physicians assistants—to be competent and comfortable performing a spectrum of office-based, women’s health procedures.

With contributions by more than 70 leading authorities on women's health! Addresses the range of health issues encountered by women throughout their lives! WOMEN'S PRIMARY HEALTH CARE, 2nd Edition takes you beyond traditional obstetric and gynecologic medicine to update you on the complete health care needs of women of all ages. For office-based OB/GYNs looking to expand their practice into primary and preventive health care, this informative resource serves as an ideal reference. Covers what you must know about ambulatory health care for women. This meticulously revised edition offers thoughtful, balanced coverage on all aspects of care, including prevention; varying health care needs at different stages of women's lives; reproductive health and disorders of the reproductive system; general health; psychiatric and psychosocial issues, and common office diagnostic procedures. Throughout the text, the emphasis is on the role of physicians as educators and promoters of women's wellness. New and revised chapters alert you to vital issues in women's health care. In every chapter of WOMEN'S PRIMARY HEALTH CARE, 2nd Edition, you'll find updated and revised coverage, to keep you informed of important trends and developments. What's more, these all-new chapters address some of the most recent concerns and procedures relating to women's health today: *Alternative Medicine *Patient Education in the Office *Treatment of Obesity *Alcohol and Drug Use in Women *Flexible Sigmoidoscopy *Role of Fine Needle Aspiration in Clinical Practice *Sexuality *Lactation *Genetic Testing Plus, an expanded color plate section now offers double the amount of full-colorillustrations! New ophthalmology and simple pathology illustrations enhance recognition and speed diagnosis of common disorders. With its unique focus on ambulatory women's health care and its comprehensive coverage of all facets of women's health, WOMEN'S PRIMARY HEALTH CARE, 2nd Edition, is essential reading for OB/GYNs who will be or have become primary care providers to their patients. Send now and put this helpful resource to work in your practice!

Women's Health: A Primary Care Clinical Guide is an essential resource for nurse practitioners and other health care providers. Covering a wide variety of women's issues and needs - including physical and psychosocial factors, common medical problems, and health care issues of the disabled woman - this easy to use handbook also focuses on important reproductive issues. Features general adult health problems - physical and psychosocial; up-to-date overview discussing health care reform; obstetric and gynecologic care in one volume; and a unique chapter on women with disabilities.

This text presents primary care information for the nurse-midwifery scope of practice, including management of primary care problems in essentially healthy women, and the management/coordination of primary care for pregnant women with significant, established medical conditions. The text covers prevention, including lifestyle changes and immunizations; screening; management of common health problems appropriate to nurse-midwifery practice; and the presentation and management of common health problems in pregnancy.

In recent years, there has been a growing appreciation that the health problems of women require increased attention. Research has demonstrated important differences in the natural history, prevention, evaluation, & treatment of diseases in men & women. More & more, the primary care physician-ob/gyn, family practitioner, & internist needs to be skilled at delivering cost-effective treatment of non-ob/gyn problems in the office setting. This text helps the reader develop the necessary skills for the management of the full spectrum of disorders & conditions presented by the female patient.

This book clearly elucidates many of the key issues found in the disparate literature on sex-based differences in health and illness. It provides primary care clinicians with a practical, up-to-date source of information that can lead to optimal, targeted care for women. Among the topics examined in this comprehensive volume are treating and preventing osteoporosis, diabetes, cervical cancer, eating disorders, and more.

This book provides primary care clinicians, researchers, and educators with a guide that helps facilitate comprehensive, evidenced-based healthcare of women and gender diverse populations. Many primary care training programs in the United States lack formalized training in women’s health, or if they do, the allotted time for teaching is sparse. This book addresses this learning gap with a solid framework for any program or individual interested in learning about or teaching women’s health. It can serve as a quick in-the-clinic reference between patients, or be used to steer curricular efforts in medical training programs, particularly tailored to internal medicine, family medicine, gynecology, nursing, and advanced practice provider programs. Organized to cover essential topics in women’s health and gender based care, this text is divided into eight sections: Foundations of Women's Health and Gender Based Medicine, Gynecologic Health and Disease, Breast Health and Disease, Common Medical Conditions, Chronic Pain Disorders, Mental Health and Trauma, Care of Selected Populations (care of female veterans and gender diverse patients), and Obstetric Medicine. Using the Maintenance of Certification (MOC) and American Board of Internal Medicine blueprints for examination development, authors provide evidence-based reviews with several challenge questions and annotated answers at the end of each chapter. The epidemiology, pathophysiology, evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of all disease processes are detailed in each chapter. Learning objectives, summary points, certain exam techniques, clinical pearls, diagrams, and images are added to enhance reader’s engagement and understanding of the material. Written by experts in the field, Sex and Gender-Based Women's Health is designed to guide all providers, regardless of training discipline or seniority, through comprehensive outpatient women’s health and gender diverse care.