* A compact, quick reference revised and expanded with practical, clear illustrations * Provides classification, clinical findings, pathophysiology, lab findings, differential diagnosis, complications, prevention, treatment and prognosis for many ob-gyn problems * Explains drug therapy, anesthesia and surgical procedures
This Ninth Edition of this best-seller provides a readily available source of practical obstetric & gynecologic information. It covers the essentials of diagnosis, treatment, & management of ob/gyn disorders, succinctly & authoritatively. Topics covered include menstrual abnormalities, labor & delivery, obstetric complications of pregnancy, medical & surgical complications during pregnancy, diseases of the breast, vulva, cervix, uterus & ovaries, & infertility & contraception. Numerous tables, charts, & figures enhance the information presented. All information is virtually rewritten to reflect the information explosion in this dynamic area of medicine.
This book provides a readily available source of practical information and covers the essentials of diagnosis/treatment/management of obstetric/gynecological disorders succinctly and authoritatively. Topics include labour and delivery, menstrual abnormalities, obstetric complications of pregnancy, medical/surgical complications during pregnancy, diseases of the breast, vulva, cervix, uterus and ovaries, and infertility and contraception.
Hysterectomy is performed more than any other surgical procedure for women, with the exception of the cesarean section. Authors Adelaide Haas and Susan L. Puretz, both professors in the field of health, have experienced hysterectomy firsthand. Dismayed by the limited information available to them, they collaborated on this comprehensive book about a critically important subject for women. THE WOMAN'¬?S GUIDE TO HYSTERECTOMY addresses common fears, expectations, and questions regarding such issues as what to ask your doctor, second opinions, preparations for surgery, sex and sexuality after surgery, and life after hysterectomy. Encouraging all women to become more actively involved in their own health care, this book is a practical catalog of the latest medical information and provides much-needed reassurance for women faced with this life-altering decision.‚Ä¢ Thoroughly revised to include the latest research and developments, including new treatment options and alternatives to HRT (hormone replacement therapy).‚Ä¢ Original edition sold 10,000 copies.
A handy resource for creating your own conception plan If you are one of the millions of women facing the challenges of infertility, you know that gathering and keeping track of all of the information involved can be difficult. This book, the first of its kind, helps you establish a solid organizational framework for working through the entire infertility evaluation and treatment process. It provides you with a comprehensive record-keeping resource while you are seeking safe and effective pregnancy. With its easy-to-customize "personal conception plan," The Complete Fertility Organizer lets you organize and maintain control of all of the information involved. You will be able to easily track essential vital data such as fertility charts, procedures, medication records, test results, insurance, and physician information. If you become pregnant, you will be able to record information related to the prevention of miscarriage and premature labor, and use the tracking tools to help promote a healthy pregnancy. Whether you are just suspecting that you may have an obstacle to becoming pregnant or you re already undergoing extensive infertility treatments, The Complete Fertility Organizer delivers indispensable support and guidance.
The Preparation and Trial of Medical Malpractice Cases treats a case as a continuous process, from interviewing the client to closing argument. It offers comprehensive coverage of the questions surrounding health maintenance organizations, including case law on the right to sue an HMO as well as its participating physicians. You'll find discussion of: how to recognize a meritorious case; the doctrine of alternative liability; the evidentiary value of FDA approval or non-approval; the continuing treatment doctri≠ state statutes regarding motion practice; malpractice liability of alternative medical practitioners; the admissibility of evidence comparing physicians' risk statistics to those of other physicians; use of expert testimony to establish res ipsa loquitur in negligence; the modified standard of proximate cause when a physician's negligence exacerbates a patient's existing condition; violation of the duty to disclose information; contributory negligence in informed consent; distinguishing between medical malpractice and ordinary negligence; liability of nurses; and more. Appendices demonstrate how to analyze a medical brief, depose and examine the defendant physician, and elicit testimony from your own expert witness. Also included are a sample Bill of Particulars, a sample jury charge and a list of Web sites to assist your medical research.
Part of the highly regarded Diagnostic Medical Sonography series, Susan Raatz Stephenson and Julia Dmitrieva’s Obstetrics and Gynecology, 5th Edition, thoroughly covers the core content students need to master in today’s rigorous sonography programs. Careful, collaborative editing ensures consistency across all three titles in this series: The Vascular System, Abdomen and Superficial Structures, and Obstetrics and Gynecology, providing the right content at the right level for both students and instructors.
Doody Rating : 3 stars : The book "Donald School Manual of Practical Problems in Obstetrics" is a comprehensive review of problems that may occur during pregnancy and labour. Obstetrics is the fastest changing branch of medicine and needs extra care as the obstetrician looks after two lives during the antenatal period. The contents of the book cover all types of problems during pregnancy and labour and every aspect of obstetrics management. The layout of the book is simple and attracts, text is lucid for easy read and write. The book consists of thirty nine chapters, well arranged in a coherent manner. Several chapters are dedicated to labour and include topics such as instrumental delivery, postpartum problems, haemorrhage and neonatal resuscitation. Beginning with antenatal care and surveillance throughout pregnancy, the following chapters discuss various medical conditions that may arise including diabetes, pulmonary and neurological diseases, urinary complications, cardiac disease and endocrine disorders. With contributions from internationally renowned obstetricians, this manual includes more than 400 images and illustrations. The manual of practical problems in obstetrics by Donald School will be used by students, practitioner and teachers.
