Obstetrics and Gynecology: The Essentials of Clinical Care 1st Edition

Obstetrics and Gynecology: The Essentials of Clinical Care 1st Edition

Description:

An up-to-date textbook on the clinical essentials in women’s healthcare, this book provides a comprehensive overview of the most important and common clinical issues in obstetrics and gynecology, including reproductive endocrinology, gynecologic oncology, maternal–fetal medicine, and sexuality. It delivers current, evidence-based approaches to managing normal pregnancy, labor, and birth, as well as diagnosing, treating, and preventing high-risk pregnancies, infertility, and both acute and chronic diseases, and psychiatric disorders in women of all ages.

For each condition, the authors provide a clear definition, discuss its epidemiology, etiology, and pathophysiology, and present the most up-to-date protocols for detection, screening, and clinical management. They also evaluate why certain therapies and approaches are more effective than others.

Features:

• Clearly and consistently organized chapters for optimal comprehension of the material.
• A section dedicated to the legal and ethical issues related to reproductive health.
• 240 illustrations, most in full color, demonstrating critical concepts and data.
• A summary of key points at the end of most chapters and “Evidence” boxes focusing on evidence-based research.

This textbook is an excellent resource for medical students on clinical rotation in OB/GYN, as well as for residents and practitioners in the specialty. Nurses, midwives, and physician assistants will also find it invaluable.