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.