Advanced Health Assessment of Women: A Comprehensive Guide for Primary Care Providers

Written by Helen Carcio MS MEd ANP-BC and R. Mimi Secor DNP FNP-BC NCMP FAANP FAAN, this fourth edition of Advanced Health Assessment of Women is an indispensable resource for nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nurse midwives, and other primary care providers. This text focuses on delivering the clinical skills required to care for the unique healthcare needs of women, establishing a foundation for understanding the rationale behind the techniques and procedures described.

The growing role of the advanced practice clinician demands a deeper understanding of women’s health, and this practical manual is designed to fill the gap in education and training. By linking theory to clinical practice using critical thinking, this book provides a comprehensive guide to advanced health assessment techniques and procedures.

Clear and Concise Content

The text is presented in a clear and concise outline format, avoiding unnecessary jargon and cutting straight to the clinical skills, techniques, and procedures that advanced practice providers need to know. Content progresses from simple to complex, covering:

• Basic assessment and physiology
• Health history and physical examination
• Specific investigative procedures

Each technique and procedure outlined contains detailed descriptions, strategies for patient preparation, and recommended follow-up, accompanied by a comprehensive list of equipment required.

Key Features and Updates

This new edition has been reviewed and expanded to reflect the most updated evidence-based clinical practice guidelines, including:

• Clinical procedures that are on the leading edge in the expanded role of the advanced practice clinician
• Detailed descriptions of advanced assessment techniques with plentiful tables and figures
• Special chapter on urinary incontinence, including diagnosis of bladder dysfunction
• Appendices containing patient information handouts and practice forms that can be adapted for practice
• Unique chapter on the selection and insertion of the vaginal pessary
• New chapter: Assessment of Transgender Persons
• Revisions of clinical guidelines and procedures for menopause, cervical cancer screening, and osteoporosis chapters
• Treatment summary sections for selected chapters, including PCOS, AUB, vulvodynia, obesity, and urinary incontinence

With its comprehensive coverage and focus on practical application, Advanced Health Assessment of Women is an essential resource for primary care providers seeking to improve their skills and knowledge in women’s health.

Publisher: Springer Publishing Company

Publication Date: September 15, 2018

Language: English

Pages: 670

ISBN-10: 0826124240

ISBN-13: 978-0826124241