Publisher's Synopsis
The definitive single source covering the latest advances in women's health care!
Obstetrics and Gynecology: Principles for Practice provides expert clinical advice that is immediately applicable to your practice.
This outstanding new reference is essential reading for obstetricians, gynecologists, family practitioners, and other health-care providers who want to stay on top of the explosion of knowledge in obstetrics, gynecology, and women's health care, and the corresponding advances in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and conditions.
From new developments in fetal monitoring and advances in menopause management to cancer screening and treatments for hypertension and other common medical problems, Obstetrics and Gynecology: Principles for Practice delivers a full spectrum of current diagnostic techniques, treatment protocols, and preventive services needed to provide comprehensive and successful health care to women.
Obstetrics and Gynecology features contributions from 84 leading experts in the field. Each is a recognized authority in his or her specialty, and together they provide an impressive wealth of insight into women's health management. With 68 well-focused chapters covering specific conditions, procedures, and topics in ob/gyn and women's health care, this practice-oriented resource offers essential information in well-organized ready-reference format.
Each chapter is filled with pertinent illustrations, graphics, and summary tables to clarify your understanding. What's more, each chapter is preceded by a succinct "five key points" that brings you immediately up to speed on the major issues and clinical developments in that area.
