The Well-Woman Visit

The book provides guidance for conducting a well-woman visit, based on the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists Well Woman Task Force recommendations. The scope of problems, the rationale for screening or prevention, and the factors that alter screening are explained, then the recommendations are summarized, and advice is offered on their application.

This accessible text expands on the recommendations of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists'' Well Woman Task Force (WWTF) to provide a practical guide to conducting a successful well-woman visit. Background chapters summarize the history of the WWTF and rationale and evidence supporting periodic health visits, explain the principles of early diagnosis and prevention, and offer advice on the practical side of conducting a visit, including considerations for special populations. Chapters detail each component of the visit, first explaining the scope of a problem, the rationale for screening or prevention, and the factors that alter a screening. The WWTF recommendations are then summarized and advice is offered on how to apply them. Case studies and advice on how to identify and assess new guidelines are also provided, ensuring providers are well-equipped to offer efficient and effective care.