Contraception: Your Questions Answered - Softcover

Guillebaud MA FRCSEd FRCOG(Hon) FFSRH(Hon) FCOG(SA), John

Softcover

ISBN 10: 044306153X ISBN 13: 9780443061530

Publisher: Churchill Livingstone, 1999

Synopsis

This book has become established as the primary source of information about reversible methods of contraception. It represents a dialogue between general practitioner and reproductive health specialist and builds up information in a question-and-answer format. This enables the book to focus on giving practical guidance to a busy clinician when faced with a patient who wants help choosing and using their best means of controlling their own fertility. Most chapters conclude with questions asked by patients, which can be demanding for the unprepared.

About this title

About the Author

John Guillebaud is Emeritus Professor of Family Planning and Reproductive Health, University College London, UK.

Review

"Provides a wealth of information...graphically illustrates the need for practitioners to be thoroughly knowledgeable." Toni Belfield, Director of Information, Family Planning Association, September 2003
reading and a useful ready reference for all practitioners in the contraceptive field. The commonly asked [user] questions section is useful in direct client counselling but also in preparing written information. A most welcome support to clinicians in both primary and secondary care." Alison Bigrigg, President, Faculty of Family Planning & Reproductive Health Care, Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists, October 2003
can be a potentially tricky area with many pitfalls and this is the only book that I have ever come across that seems to answer any burning questions. It is formatted in the familiar Your Questions Answered series and is a seemingly comprehensive look at contraception. It is ideal for primary care but secondary care specialists such as gynaecologists could also enjoy reading this book. As well as being a superb reference text, it is top class and is written in such a relaxed style that it is easy to just open up and read through a few sections. The questions that patients are likely to ask -with model answers are also most useful. Many GP registrars often finding contraception, a difficult subject to come to terms with and this book I would suggest is essential reading. I would also suggest that is a core element to any practice library.
" Dr Harry Brown (GP), Medix UK, February 2004

Edition details

• Publisher: Churchill Livingstone
• Publication date: 1999
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 044306153X
• ISBN 13: 9780443061530
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 552