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Oh, by the way. . . what about this mole?How many times has a patient said, "Oh, by the way, doctor..." just as you're leaving the exam room? This column will help you quickly triage those seemingly offhand yet clinically significant encounters.
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Evaluation and management of polyhydramniosThis summary of SMFM Consult Series #46 reviews major considerations in evaluation and management of polyhydramnios.
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Clinician to Clinician: The clinical consequences of loose lipsBe careful what you say in the clinical setting. That truism was brought home to me recently by a patient who burst into tears in a preoperative area.
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Clinician to Clinician: The clinical consequences of loose lipsBe careful what you say in the clinical setting. That truism was brought home to me recently by a patient who burst into tears in a preoperative area.
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Clinician to Clinician: The clinical consequences of loose lipsBe careful what you say in the clinical setting. That truism was brought home to me recently by a patient who burst into tears in a preoperative area.
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What you need to know about laparoscopic surgery for endometrial cancerA laparoscopic procedure is an option for many women with endometrial cancer. Here, two expert gynecologic oncologists tell you what the surgery involves and how to select patients for referral.
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What you need to know about laparoscopic surgery for endometrial cancerA laparoscopic procedure is an option for many women with endometrial cancer. Here, two expert gynecologic oncologists tell you what the surgery involves and how to select patients for referral.
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Grand Rounds: When mom requests a cesareanBefore deciding what to do in this scenario, clinicians must weigh the evidence on length of stay, the risk of postpartum hemorrhage, infection rates, the threat of urinary incontinence, and a host of other complex issues.
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Improving survival in twin-twin transfusion syndromeAlthough serial amnioreduction is still widely used to treat this dangerous condition, a recent randomized trial found that when compared to amnioreduction at 15 to 26 weeks, overall perinatal survival is higher with laser ablation, which tries to reverse the disease process.
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Effective management of antidepressant-induced sexual dysfunctionSmall studies suggest effective strategies, but more trials are needed.
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Maternal death from intracranial hemorrhageDid her family physician meet the standard-of-care?
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Statements from organizations regarding breastfeeding and substance useThese four statements can help provide ob/gyns with guidance about how to counsel patients with substance use disorder about breastfeeding.
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2009 earnings survey: How do you compare?A rough year for the U.S. economy had little negative impact on the income of physicians, according to the results of Medical Economics' 2009 Exclusive Survey.
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Offering breastfeeding mothers advice on contraceptionOb/gyns should ensure that women have the information they need to make an informed decision about breastfeeding. This article addresses the two key concerns that new mothers most express about contraception and breastfeeding.
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Our Generation: Buy-in, buy-out-or bye-bye? One ob/gyn's storyFresh out of residency, I was asked to join a small but successful practice of four ob/gyns in a large, metropolitan area. At first, everything seemed perfect. And then, the buy-in talks began. The "honeymoon" was over.
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Sign Out: When 'show and tell' is serious medicineDo you remember bringing something to school for "show and tell" when you were a child? That's what I did recently, only it wasn't a game. I was teaching basic medicine, obstetrics, and gynecology to medical students, lay midwives, and physicians in Liberia.
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How to survive a depositionBe concise, be cool, be prepared, and don't try to outwit the plaintiff's attorney.
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Oh, by the way...Can I ski while Im pregnant?Michelle, a 31-year-old G1P0, is in for a routine second-trimester prenatal visit at 18 weeks. During the visit, she mentions that her family is gearing up for their winter vacation. As you are walking out the door, she says, "Oh, by the way... can I ski?"
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Grand Rounds: When mom requests a cesareanBefore deciding what to do in this scenario, clinicians must weigh the evidence on length of stay, the risk of postpartum hemorrhage, infection rates, the threat of urinary incontinence, and a host of other complex issues.
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Informed consent and the mentally challenged patientTrue consent requires an understanding of decisions-and their consequences. With sensitivity, it's possible to respect a patient's autonomy while acknowledging limitations in her mental state.
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Hysteroscopic removal of IUD in first trimester viable optionHysteroscopic removal of intrauterine devices (IUDs) during the first trimester is a viable option for patients who wish to continue their pregnancy, according to a presentation at the AAGL 2019 Global Conference.
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Managing Your Practice: Answers to your questions about. . .Hiring a staff member's relatives; Should we purchase or rent office space?
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Oh, by the way. . . what about this mole?How many times has a patient said, "Oh, by the way, doctor..." just as you're leaving the exam room? This column will help you quickly triage those seemingly offhand yet clinically significant encounters.
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The role of simulation training for ob/gynsIn this video, Dr. Ascher-Walsh discusses the future of simulation training and explains why the benefits aren't just limited to the surgeon.
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Is cephalexin dosing for uncomplicated UTIs in the ED appropriate?While antibiotic dosing was correct, therapy duration was frequently inappropriate.
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Did delay in bladder repair cause urologic issues?Allegations in this complex case include negligence in performing laparoscopic hysterectomy and delaying treatment of bladder injury.
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A call to arms against maternal mortalityIf we truly want to “make America great again” we should start with a national effort to address our tragically high maternal mortality rate.
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Three easy steps to providing mifepristoneFor ob/gyns who are seeking concrete steps to incorporate the newest evidence into practice, refer to these easy steps.
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Universal or selective cervical length screening?Doing nothing is no longer an option, say the authors. Cervical length assessment should be provided to a larger population of women to identify and treat those with cervical shortening.
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Universal or selective cervical length screening?Doing nothing is no longer an option, say the authors. Cervical length assessment should be provided to a larger population of women to identify and treat those with cervical shortening.
