PROLOG: Gynecology and Surgery

Each of the 6 units of PROLOG addresses a major area in obstetrics and gynecology and consists of two parts—an assessment book and a critique book. Put your knowledge to the test and earn 25 CME credits for this volume.

On completion, users of this unit should be able to:

• Establish a differential diagnosis and screen with appropriate diagnostic tests for specific gynecologic conditions
• Determine the appropriate medical management for specific gynecologic conditions in adolescents and adult women
• Identify appropriate surgical interventions for various gynecologic conditions and strategies to prevent and treat surgical complications
• Apply concepts of anatomy, genetics, pathophysiology, and epidemiology to the understanding of diseases that affect women
• Counsel women regarding treatment options and adjustment to crises that may alter their lifestyles
• Apply professional medical ethics and the understanding of medical-legal issues relative to the practice of gynecology