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
