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.