Obstetrics, gynaecology, and women's health
By: edited by Vivienne O'Connor, Gabor Kovacs.
Contributors: O'Connor, Vivienne.; Kovacs, Gabor.
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 2003
Place of publication: Cambridge
Language: eng
Number of pages: 681
Subjects: Gynecology.; Obstetrics.; Women -- Health and hygiene.
Description: "This is the essential textbook for students of obstetrics and gynaecology as well as women's health more generally. Thoroughly modern in approach, it covers clinical topics and surgical procedures as well as providing detailed commentary on the contemporary social, psychological and economic issues that affect women's health." "It will be a valuable resource for health professionals, including general practitioners, nurses, physiotherapists and health workers. Specific sections address women's mental health, genetics, prescribing for women, health promotion, hormones throughout the life cycle, and psychological and behavioural issues. The text is fully illustrated with many useful guides, tables, photographs and diagrams."--BOOK JACKET.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.