GUIDELINES FOR NURSE PRACTITIONERS IN GYNECOLOGIC SETTINGS

A comprehensive, one-stop guide to gynecological health for busy cliniciansThe 13th edition of this gold standard for the assessment and management of gynecological health is updated with a broad trove of new evidence-based information to promote the highest standards of clinical practice. With contributions from expert practitioner/educators, this edition encompasses key guidelines reflecting the most current best practices, several new or updated chapters, and two features designed to facilitate student learning and enhance primary care---30 case studies with Q&A for 15 chapters and updated education templates for input into electronic health records.Guidelines are organized in concise outline format to promote easy access to commonly occurring gynecologic issues and clinical conditions. In addition to its value for clinicians specializing in the comprehensive care of women and individuals across the lifespan, this resource will be an asset to all graduate nursing programs preparing nurse practitioners in women's and gender-related health.New to the 13th Edition:Extensively revised clinical guidelines and appendices representing the most current evidence-based information from research and national organizationsNew chapters on care of sexual and gender minority individuals, adolescents, and older women; use of telehealth in gynecologic care; and women-specific pharmacology issuesUpdated content on substance abuse and misuse and on best practices developed during COVID 19 pandemicEnhanced mental health chapter focusing on pharmacological approachesUpdated guidelines for STIs, vaginitis, and vaginosis and prevention and management of HPV-associated cancers with links to ASCCP for ongoing updatesGuidelines for addressing vaccine hesitancyGuidelines for care of individuals who have experienced sexual assaultUpdated information on contraception, hormone therapy, menopause, and osteoporosisCase studies with Q&A to help students/practitioners translate information into practiceUpdated, customizable education templates for input into electronic health records with lay public-appropriate languageKey Features:Evidence-based guidelines empirically proven to boost patient outcomesOutline format ensuring quick and easy access to essential informationOnline access to appendices presenting updated clinical resources, assessments, and screening toolsOnline access to case studies and health record education templates to facilitate student learning