Guidelines for Nurse Practitioners in Gynecologic Settings

Delivers the latest evidence-based guidelines you need to ensure excellence in clinical practice! Now in its Twelfth Edition, this authoritative resource continues to represent the gold standard for nursing management of common gynecological conditions for women throughout the lifespan. It includes contributions from prominent specialists focusing on specific areas of gynecological health, in addition to the vanguard contributions of three new lead authors with decades of experience in varied healthcare settings. The Twelfth Edition is substantially updated with pivotal topics, current evidence-based practice guidelines, real-life case studies, and improved patient teaching materials that foster translation of information to practice. Clinical guidelines, appendices, and bibliographies are extensively revised to reflect the most current evidence-based information, research, and consensus from national health organizations. New PowerPoint slides and a transition guide for the twelfth edition are included for ease of use in educational programs. New and Revised Chapters:: New section on Women's Health:: Adolescents, Sexual and Gender Minority Persons, and Individuals with Mental Health Considerations Updated Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening Guidelines Acute and Chronic Gynecologic Conditions STIs, Prevention and Management of HPV-Associated Cancers Perimenopause and Postmenopausal Care Key Features:: Evidence-based guidelines empirically proven to improve patient outcomes Outline format ensures quick and easy access to essential information Updated bibliography for each guideline including relevant websites with additional resources Nine Appendices presenting updated clinical resources, case studies, assessments, screening tools, and EMR educational templates New PowerPoint Slides for ease of use by instructors Transition guide to assist Instructors in incorporating new edition content into their courses