This concise manual of outpatient gynecological care is in its Fourth Edition. Chapters cover the full range of gynecological problems as se en in the outpatient clinical setting, and follow a consistent sequent ial organization in each chapter under the headings of history, physic al exam, investigative procedures, and management. New to each chapter is a section on patient education, and several of the chapters contai n tables that can be used for patient handouts. The book is reorganize d and new chapters include the topics of domestic violence, osteoporos is, alternative therapy, and prevention of gynecological cancers.

"This is a mini textbook of gynecology to direct women's healthcare in the office. Care of the patient in the office is often different than what is learned in medical school or in the hospital-based residency. The work will outline epidemiology of gynecologic disease, examination tips, laboratory testing, diagnostic procedures, treatment and appropriate follow up as well as referral for specialty treatment and counseling"--Provided by publisher.

Geared to primary care practitioners, The Washington Manual® of Outpatient Internal Medicine focuses on common ambulatory medical problems encountered in each medical subspecialty. The book has a quick-reference format similar to The Washington Manual® of Medical Therapeutics, with a standard chapter template, a bulleted style, numerous tables and figures, and a two-color design. All chapters are written by house staff and faculty at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine. Coverage includes the traditional internal medicine subspecialties and other areas where problems are frequently seen in the ambulatory setting, such as dermatology, neurology, ophthalmology, otolaryngology, and psychiatry. Most subspecialties have separate symptom- and disease-based chapters. The Washington Manual® is a registered mark belonging to Washington University in St. Louis to which international legal protection applies. The mark is used in this publication by LWW under license from Washington University.

Helps readers understand the principles of health care and management for diverse types of delivery systems and the role of ob-gyns and other providers in hospital and office practice.

This new edition brings surgeons fully up to date with the latest developments and technologies in laparoscopic and hysteroscopic gynaecological surgery. Beginning with the history, instruments and training of endoscopy, each chapter focuses on a different condition, presenting surgical procedures in a step by step process, as well as possible complications. The second edition includes new chapters on ovarian tumours, ectopic pregnancy and tubal surgery, as well as an up to date reference list. Written by an extensive author and editor team from Europe, the USA and Canada, this practical manual features nearly 750 full colour images and illustrations, and includes four interactive DVD ROMs demonstrating surgical procedures described in the book. Key points New edition presenting latest developments in laparoscopic and hysteroscopic gynaecological surgery Includes new chapters on ovarian tumours, ectopic pregnancy and tubal surgery Extensive author and editor team from Europe, USA and Canada Includes nearly 750 colour images and illustrations and four interactive DVD ROMs Previous edition published in 2006