This book is a user-friendly guide to procedures in women’s health for primary care physicians. The spectrum of office-based procedures is covered, including pelvic examination; contraceptive procedures; and dermatologic procedures, both cosmetic and non-cosmetic. Key information is readily accessible, and chapters present indications, risks, and decision trees for guidance on how to proceed based on results. Procedures are detailed step-by-step. The accompanyingillustrations add clarity, and imaging is provided where appropriate. Case studies facilitate the integration of procedures into clinical practice. Coding and reimbursement are outlined as well. This practical book also features patient handouts that explain procedures and address complications. Lists of disposable and non-disposable supplies are ideal references for assistants. Physicians, residents, and other providers of women’s health care will find this textan indispensable aid for learning new procedures and improving existing skills. " -Practical approach facilitates rapid integration of procedures into practice. -User-friendly design makes essential information highly accessible. -Decision trees aid with patient management. -Invaluable chapter on coding assists with reimbursement and payment. INDICE: Introduction: The case for procedures in primary care.- Coding, billing, and reimbursement for procedures.- Legal aspects of office-based women's health procedures.- Empathic pelvic examination.- Difficult exams: Cystocele, rectocele, stenotic cervix/cervical dilatation, non-sexually active women, elderly women.- Sexual assault victim examination.- Pap smear.- Vaginal discharge.- Cervical polyp removal.- Diaphragm and cervical cap.- Copper intrauterinedevice.- Levonorgestrel intrauterine system insertion.- Intrauterine device removal.- Natural family planning.- Implanon: Insertion and removal.- Pessary.-Bartholin gland cycsts and abscesses.- Endometrial biopsy.- Breast cyst aspiration.- Vulvar skin biopsy.- Treatment of genital warts.- Colposcopy.- Cervical cryotherapy.- LEEP: Loop electrosurgical excision procedure.- Hysterosalpingography/hysterosalpingogram (HSG).- Medication abortion using Mifepristone andMisoprostol.- Manual vacuum aspiration (MVA) abortion.- Botulinum toxin A injections for reduction of facial rhytids.- Use of cosmetic lasers in clinical practice.- Glycolic peels.- Index.
- ISBN: 978-0-387-76598-3
- Editorial: Springer
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 423
- Fecha Publicación: 11/06/2010
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés