A comprehensive, one-stop guide to gynecological health for busy clinicians
The 13th edition of this gold standard for the assessment and management of gynecological health is updated with a broad trove of new evidence-based information to promote the highest standards of clinical practice. With contributions from expert practitioner/educators, this edition encompasses key guidelines reflecting the most current best practices, several new or updated chapters, and two features designed to facilitate student learning and enhance primary care---30 case studies with Q&A for 15 chapters and updated education templates for input into electronic health records.
Guidelines are organized in concise outline format to promote easy access to commonly occurring gynecologic issues and clinical conditions. In addition to its value for clinicians specializing in the comprehensive care of women and individuals across the lifespan, this resource will be an asset to all graduate nursing programs preparing nurse practitioners in women's and gender-related health. Purchase includes online access via most mobile devices or computers.
New to the 13th Edition:
- Extensively revised clinical guidelines and appendices representing the most current evidence-based information from research and national organizations
- New chapters on care of sexual and gender minority individuals, adolescents, and older women; use of telehealth in gynecologic care; and women-specific pharmacology issues
- Updated content on substance abuse and misuse and on best practices developed during COVID 19 pandemic
- Enhanced mental health chapter focusing on pharmacological approaches
- Updated guidelines for STIs, vaginitis, and vaginosis and prevention and management of HPV-associated cancers with links to ASCCP for ongoing updates
- Guidelines for addressing vaccine hesitancy
- Guidelines for care of individuals who have experienced sexual assault
- Updated information on contraception, hormone therapy, menopause, and osteoporosis
- Case studies with Q&A to help students/practitioners translate information into practice
- Updated, customizable education templates for input into electronic health records with lay public-appropriate language
Key Features:
- Evidence-based guidelines empirically proven to boost patient outcomes
- Outline format ensuring quick and easy access to essential information
- Online access to appendices presenting updated clinical resources, assessments, and screening tools
- Online access to case studies and health record education templates to facilitate student learning
Contributors
Preface
Acknowledgments
Springer Publishing ConnectTM Resources
PART I: WOMEN'S HEALTH: SPECIAL TOPICS
Chapter 1. Well-Patient Initial/Annual Gynecologic Exam
Chapter 2. Safe Practices for Clinicians
Chapter 3. Complementary and Alternative Therapies
Chapter 4. Substance Use and Misuse
Chapter 5. Weight Management
Chapter 6. Guidelines for Assessing Individuals Who Have Experienced Abuse, Violence, and Sexual Assault
Chapter 7. Special Populations
Chapter 8. Emotional and Mental Health
Chapter 9. Pharmacology and Women's Health
Chapter 10. Telehealth and Gynecologic Healthcare
PART II: GUIDELINES FOR CONTRACEPTION AND PRECONCEPTION CARE
Chapter 11. Methods of Contraception and Family Planning
- Barrier Methods
- Contraceptive Spermicides and Condoms
- Emergency Contraception
- Hormonal Contraception
- Intrauterine Devices
- Natural Family Planning
- Sterilization
Chapter 12. Preconception Care
PART III: GUIDELINES FOR MANAGING WOMEN'S HEALTH CONDITIONS
Chapter 13. Breast Conditions
- Breast Cancer Screening Guidelines
- Abnormal Breast Discharge
- Breast Mass
- Mastalgia/Breast Pain
Chapter 14. Human Papillomavirus and Management of Cervical Abnormalities
- Cervicitis
- Human Papillomavirus
- Routine Screening for Cervical Cancer
Chapter 15. Genitourinary Tract Conditions
- Interstitial Cystitis/Bladder Pain Syndrome
- Urinary Tract Infection
Chapter 16. Infertility
Chapter 17. Pelvic Floor Dysfunction
Chapter 18. Medical Abortion
- Overview of Medical Abortion
- Postabortion Care: Medical and Surgical
- Postabortion Complications
Chapter 19. Menstrual Disorders
- Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
- Amenorrhea
- Dysmenorrhea
- Premenstrual Syndrome
Chapter 20. Gynecologic and Pelvic Conditions
- Abdominal Pain (Generalized)
- Acute and Chronic Pelvic Pain
- Bartholin's Cyst, Bartholinitis
- Dysesthetic Vulvodynia
- Endometriosis
- Pelvic Mass
- Uterine Leiomyomata (Fibroids)
- Vulvar Conditions
- Vulvar Dermatology
Chapter 21. Perimenopause and Postmenopause
- General Care Measures
- Hormone Therapy
- Atrophic Vaginitis
- Osteoporosis
Chapter 22. Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Chapter 23. Sexual Dysfunction
Chapter 24. Sexually Transmitted Infections
- Chancroid
- Chlamydia trachomatis Infection
- Condylomata Acuminata (Genital Warts)
- Genital Herpes Simplex
- Gonorrhea
- Granuloma Inguinale
- Hepatitis
- HIV/AIDS
- Lymphogranuloma Venereum
- Molluscum Contagiosum
- Pediculosis (Lice)
- Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
- Scabies
- Syphilis
- Trichomoniasis
Chapter 25. Vaginitis and Vaginosis
- Normal Vaginal Flora
- Bacterial Vaginosis
- Candidiasis
- Tips for Microscopic Examination
PART IV: CASE STUDIES AND EDUCATION TEMPLATES
Chapter 26. Case Studies
- Case Studies 1A and 1B: Contraception (Chapter 11)
- Case Studies 2A and 2B: Preconception Care (Chapter 12)
- Case Studies 3A and 3B: Breast Conditions (Chapter 13)
- Case Studies 4A and 4B: HPV and Cervical Abnormalities (Chapter 14)
- Case Studies 5A and 5B: Genitourinary Tract Conditions (Chapter 15)
- Case Studies 6A and 6B: Infertility (Chapter 16)
- Case Studies 7A and 7B: Pelvic Floor Dysfunction (Chapter 17)
- Case Studies 8A and 8B: Medical Abortion (Chapter 18)
- Case Studies 9A and 9B: Menstrual Disorders (Chapter 19)
- Case Studies 10A and 10B: Gynecologic Conditions (Chapter 20)
- Case Studies 11A and 11B: Perimenopause and Postmenopause (Chapter 21)
- Case Studies 12A and 12B: Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (Chapter 22)
- Case Studies 13A and 13B: Sexual Dysfunction (Chapter 23)
- Case Studies 14A and 14B: Sexually Transmitted Infections (Chapter 24)
- Case Studies 15A and 15B: Vaginitis and Vaginosis (Chapter 25)
Chapter 27. "For Your Information": Education Templates for Electronic Records
- Bacterial Vaginosis
- Candidiasis (Monilia) Yeast Infection
- Care After Abortion
- Cervical Cap (FemCap)
- Chlamydia trachomatis
- Contraceptive Implant
- Contraceptive Patch
- Contraceptive Vaginal Ring
- Cystitis (UTI)
- Diaphragm
- Genital Herpes Simplex
- Genital Warts (Condylomata Acuminata)
- Gonorrhea
- Hormone Therapy
- Intrauterine Device
- Lice (Pediculosis)
- Osteoporosis
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
- Preconception Care
- Premenstrual Syndrome
- Scabies
- Smoking Cessation
- Stress or Urge Urinary Incontinence
- Syphilis
- Trichomoniasis
- Vaginal Contraceptive Sponge
APPENDIX A: Abuse Assessment Screen
APPENDIX B: Danger Assessment: Women with Male or Female Partners
APPENDIX C: HIV Risk Assessment
- HIV Testing
- HIV Prevention
APPENDIX D: Women and Heart Disease: Risk Factor Assessment
APPENDIX E: Endometrial Biopsy
APPENDIX F: Differential Diagnosis of Vaginitis and Vaginosis
APPENDIX G: Body Mass Conversion Table
APPENDIX H: Post Sexual Assault Care
Bibliographies
Index
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- Release Date: February 28, 2024
- Spiral bound
- 496 Pages
- Trim Size: 6in x 9in
- ISBN: 9780826173287
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