Women's Health in Mid-Life: A Primary Care Guide [Paperback]

Jo Ann Rosenfeld (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 3, 2004 | ISBN-10: 0521823404 | ISBN-13: 978-0521823401 | Edition: 1

Middle-aged women are often overlooked by medical practitioners even though their health needs are complex and changing, from the end of childbearing to old age, approximately ages 40 to 65. This book highlights the needs and healthcare concerns of women in their midlife--a time of challenge and opportunity when physician and patient need to work collaboratively. Written by twenty primary care physicians, the volume will help family practitioners provide the best possible healthcare in a much needed area.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"The author has addressed the health problems in an important stage of female life. There are not many books selectively addressing the women's health in midlife. This book will interest primary care doctors treating women." Doody's Review ServiceG

"Keeping up to date on evidence based guidelines for cancer screening can be a daunting task. This book does a good job of reviewing the current research and explaining the latest guidelines." Linda Rogers, Johns Hopkins University, British Medical Journal

"This book was easy and enjoyable to read." Institute of Psychosexual Medicine Journal, Rachel Whitby, and Steve Adams

Book Description

This book highlights the needs and healthcare concerns of women in their midlife. Women, in their middle ages, are often overlooked by medical practitioners. From the end of childbearing to old age, approximately ages 40 to 65, their health needs are complex and changing. This is a time of challenge and opportunity when the physician and woman working collaboratively can change her health and future. Written by 20 primary care physicians, this book will help family practitioners provide the best possible healthcare for these women.

Product Details

• Paperback: 386 pages
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press; 1 edition (May 3, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0521823404
• ISBN-13: 978-0521823401
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.1 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,612,656 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)