The Well-Woman Visit

This accessible text expands on the recommendations of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists’ Well Woman Task Force (WWTF) to provide a practical guide to conducting a successful well-woman visit.Background chapters summarize the history of the WWTF and rationale and evidence supporting periodic health visits, explain the principles of early diagnosis and prevention, and offer advice on the practical side of conducting a visit, including considerations for special populations. Chapters detail each component of the visit, first explaining the scope of a problem, the rationale for screening or prevention, and the factors that alter a screening. The WWTF recommendations are then summarized and advice is offered on how to apply them. Case studies and advice on how to identify and assess new guidelines are also provided, ensuring providers are well-equipped to offer efficient and effective care.The Well-Woman Visit is written by David Chelmow and published by Cambridge University Press. ISBNs for The Well-Woman Visit are 9781108378239, 1108378234 and the print ISBNs are 9781316509982, 1316509982.