Abstract
Women visit physicians more often than men do, but women's medical care frequently remains fragmented and insufficient. The opportunity to establish a primary care relationship often occurs when patients present with an acute complaint. Integral parts of preventive health maintenance for middle-aged women include an evaluation of the risk for osteoporosis, coronary artery disease, depression, and domestic violence, a consideration of hormone replacement therapy and screening for breast, cervical, and colon cancer. A primary care physician can address all of these issues in a comprehensive manner without specialty referrals.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 28-35 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | Geriatrics |
Volume | 52 |
Issue number | 3 |
State | Published - 1997 |