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 dilation, nonsexually active women, elderly women -- Sexual assault victim examination -- Pap smear -- Vaginal discharge -- Cervical polyp removal -- Diaphragm and cervical cap -- Copper intrauterine device -- Levonorgestrel intrauterine system insertion -- Intrauterine device removal -- Natural family planning -- Implanon: insertion and removal -- Pessary -- Bartholin gland cysts 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 and misoprostol -- Manual vacuum aspiration (MVA) abortion -- Botulinum toxin A injections for reduction of facial rhytids -- The use of cosmetic lasers in clinical practice -- Glycolic peels
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"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 accompanying illustrations 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 text an indispensable aid for learning new procedures and improving existing skills"--Provided by publisher
Springer
978-0-387-76598-3
Primary care procedures in women's health.
9780387765983
SpringerLink
Primary care (Medicine)
Women-- Health and hygiene.
Women's health services.
Ambulatory Care-- methods.
Ambulatory Surgical Procedures-- methods.
Diagnostic Techniques, Obstetrical and Gynecological.