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020 _a9781107165137
060 0 0 _aWS 458
245 1 0 _aPediatric and adolescent gynecology :
_ba problem-based approach
260 _aCambridge :
_bCambridge University Press,
_c2018
300 _aviii, 165p
520 _aPediatric and Adolescent Gynecology (PAG) is now a recognized sub speciality which encompasses a spectrum of conditions affecting gynecological health from birth through to adulthood. Serious and life threatening diseases may be relatively rare, but problems such as atypical development of the genital tract are highly complex. The development of specialist centers is important for appropriate and timely referral. For conditions that affect fertility, sexuality, health and wellbeing, multi-disciplinary care is the gold standard. In addition, for conditions requiring life-long care, the development of methodical transition from pediatric to adolescent and adult services is necessary. Collaborative clinical networks not only promote quality and consistency in care delivery, they also improve professional learning and raise the standard of research
650 1 2 _aGynaecology
650 1 2 _aPaediatrics
650 1 2 _aAdolescents
700 1 _aCreighton, Sarah M
_eeditor
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