Health Care for Older Women
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Author Description
This work covers current controversies in women's health care, taking a broad interdisciplinary approach to the subject. With topics ranging from the controversies in breast and cervical cancer screening, through osteoporosis and the menopause, to the relationships of older women with their doctors, it provides a view of health care for older women. Each chapter has been written by an authority in that field and includes issues of current debate. The book is aimed both at students new to the area and specialists wishing to read about the work of others in related fields, as well as seeking to serve as a useful source of information for general practitioners about the provision of women's health care from a primary care perspective.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This text investigates the multifaceted challenges and clinical controversies inherent in providing medical care to the aging female population. Authors Julie George and Shah Ebrahim compile contributions from various medical authorities to examine the intersection of physiological changes, screening protocols, and the patient-provider dynamic. The work utilizes an interdisciplinary framework to synthesize current debates in geriatric medicine for both students and practicing clinicians.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Analysis of screening controversies for breast and cervical cancer
- Clinical discussions on osteoporosis and menopause management
- Examination of the patient-physician relationship in geriatric settings
- Primary care perspectives on health service provision
Scope Limits
- Does not provide exhaustive clinical treatment protocols for every specific pathology
- Focuses primarily on the context of Western medical systems and practices
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Medical professionals and students frequently cite this text as a useful interdisciplinary overview of geriatric women's health. Experts note that the inclusion of diverse perspectives on current debates makes it a relevant resource for practitioners seeking to understand the complexities of primary care for older women.
Page Count:
288
Publication Date:
1992-03-12
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0192620681
ISBN-13:
9780192620682
Primary Care
Geriatrics
Women
Medical
Public Health
Womens Health
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