Obstetrics and Gynecology ― The Essentials of Clinical Care

Written by an international team of OB/GYN practitioners, this book offers an overview of the most important and common clinical issues in obstetrics and gynecology, including reproductive endocrinology, gynecologic oncology, maternal-fetal medicine, and sexuality. It provides readers with current information on evidence-based approaches to the management of normal pregnancy, labor and birth, as well as to the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of high-risk pregnancy, infertility, acute and chronic diseases, and psychiatric disorders in women of all ages. For each condition the authors give a clear definition, discuss its epidemiology, etiology, and pathophysiology, and present the most up-to-date protocols for its detection, screening, and clinical management. They also provide a thoughtful evaluation of why certain therapies and approaches are more effective than others.

A comprehensive introduction to the field, Obstetrics and Gynecology: The Essentials of Clinical Care is an excellent textbook for medical students on clinical rotation in OB/GYN, and for residents and practitioners in the specialty. Nurses, midwives, and physician assistants will also benefit from its wealth of information.

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E. Albert Reece, MD, PhD, MBA, is Vice President for Medical Affairs, University of Maryland, and the John Z. and Akiko K. Bowers Distinguished Professor of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences, and Dean, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland.
Robert L. Barbieri, MD, is Chairman, Dept, of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Biology, Center for Reproductive Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, and the Kate Macy Ladd Professor, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts