Prepares youth for questions that a health care provider may ask before a sexual health (genital and pelvic) exam, and gives tips on how to answer them.
Provides information to help prevent and manage sexually transmitted infections. Includes information on laboratory diagnosis; treatment of specific syndromes and diseases; and special population concerns. Link requires PDF reader.
Describes cellular and structural changes to the reproductive organs of women exposed to DES (a synthetic estrogen) in the womb. Discusses fertility, pregnancy, and contraception for DES daughters. Recommends a special DES gynecological exam and discusses continuing care for women exposed to DES.
Provides advice for survivors of abuse to help them prepare for medical examinations or procedures that they may find upsetting. Offers recommendations for health care providers for providing sensitive health care to women with a history of abuse.
Reports on a study of the extent to which opportunities for disease prevention were addressed by the general internal medicine service in a hospital in Calgary. The study considered 10 possible interventions recommended by the Canadian Task Force on the Periodic Health Examination. Includes references. Link requires PDF reader.
Explains why a physical examination by itself cannot detect coronary artery disease (CAD). Lists and provides information on other conditions that may be related to or may indicate the presence of coronary artery disease.
Presents the responses, made by two pediatric and adolescent gynaecologists, during an interview which discussed the most common concerns parents may have about their daughter's first pelvic examination.
Presents physicians with strategies for improving the quality of life of seniors and reducing the risk of premature death, within the context of the periodic health examination. Includes references. Link requires PDF reader.
