Primary Care for the Obstetrician and Gynecologist

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 essentialhealth management concerns for common diseases normally consideredoutside their specialty. Chapters present key data on specificdiseases or syndromes and provide a detailed description for eachailment, important risk factors, prevention guidelines, screeningprotocols, 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 forprimary care, Primary Care for the Obstetrician and Gynecologist isan indispensable resource for all ob/gyns, family practitioners, orphysicians who want to offer increased health care options tofemale patients. THE BASICS OF PRIMARY CARE.

The Evolution of Primary Care.

Principles of Screening.

WELLNESS, HEALTH PROMOTION, AND HEALTH MAINTENANCE.

Preventive Medicine.

Counseling.

Screening: High-Risk Factors and Screening Recommendations.

CARDIOVASCULAR AND LIPID DISEASES.

Hypertension.

Cholesterol.

ENDORCINE DISORDERS.

Diabetes Mellitus.

Thyroid Disease.

NONGYNECOLOGIC CANCER.

Breast Disorders.

Colorectal Cancer.

GASTROINTESTINAL DISEASE.

Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Diarrhea, and Constipation.

Gallbladder Disease.

Gastric Disorders.

SKIN DISEASE.

Acne.

Actinar Keratosis and Malignant Melanoma.

NEUROPSYCHIATRY.

Depression.

Headache.

OTOLARYNGOLOGY AND PULMONARY DISORDERS.

Upper Respiratory Infections.

Lung Disorders.

INFECTIOUS DISEASE.

Hepatitis.

Tuberculosis.

Syphilis.

GERIATRICS.

Musculoskeletal Disorders.

Incontinence in the Elderly.

Index.

Thomas E. Nolan is the author of Primary Care for the Obstetrician and Gynecologist, published by Wiley. 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.