Overview

This book, written for all members of the primary health care team, covers all aspects of women's health care. The text has been completely revised and updated from previous editions - and several new chapters added. The writing style is straightforward and to the point, and packed with readily accessible information and advice. The most common aspects of women's health care covered: menstrual problems, menopause, contraception, vaginal discharge, incontinence, unwanted pregnancy,endometriosis (expanded to include chronic pelvic pain and its management), cervical screening, breast cancer (updated with new sections on genetics and using case histories as examples), and sexual and emotional problems - with chapters written by experts in their field. New chapters on: healthpromotion (written by a practice nurse) includes audit and comprehensive plans for promoting women's health; the primary'secondary care interface (looking at hospital referrals, how and why they vary and patient involvement in decision-making); subfertility (contains advice on how to investigate couples, as well as the latest information on IVF treatment); eating disorders (includes a practical step-by-step guide for treatment); complementary therapies.

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Author:   Ann McPherson ,  Deborah Waller
Publisher:   Oxford University Press
Imprint:   Oxford University Press
Edition:   4th Revised edition
Volume:   No.39
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 3.00cm , Length: 23.40cm
Weight:   0.882kg
ISBN:  

9780192627506

ISBN 10:   0192627503
Pages:   664
Publication Date:   01 September 1997
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   To order  
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Dr Ann McPherson, British General Practitioner, Oxford. Dr Deborah Waller, British General Practitioner, Oxford

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