Women's Primary Health Care: Office Practice and Procedures

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, and treatment of diseases in men and women. More and more, the primary care physician-ob/gyn, family practitioner, and 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 and conditions presented by the female patient.