Obstetrics and Gynecology The Essentials of Clinical Care

An up-to-date textbook on the clinical essentials in women's healthcare Written by an international team of practitioners, this book offers an overview of the most important and common clinical issues in obstetrics and gynecology, including reproductive endocrinology, gynecologic oncology, and sexuality. It provides readers with current information on evidence-based approaches to the management of normal pregnancy, labor and birth, as well as the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of high-risk pregnancy, infertility, and acute and chronic diseases in women of all ages. For each condition the authors give a clear definition, discuss its epidemiology, etiology and pathophysiology, and present the most recent protocols for its detection, screening, and clinical management. Features:Clearly and consistently organized chapters for optimal comprehension of the materialA section dedicated to the legal and ethical issues related to reproductive healthMore than 200 illustrations, many in full color, demonstrating critical data and conceptsA summary of key points at the end of most chapters and "Best Evidence" boxes that focus on significant clinical trialsSelf-test questions and answers on an accompanying website