Breast Care: A Clinical Guidebook for Women's Primary Health Care Providers

Presenting the expertise and protocols of the renowned Breast Diagnostic Center at USC School of Medicines Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, this user-friendly reference for the primary care physician details the management of both benign and malignant breast diseases. An important section on consultation and referrals reviews the roles of the radiologist, oncologist, and surgeon and provides the primary care physician with the information necessary to counsel the patient on the myriad aspects of multidisciplinary treatment planning. The text includes more than 100 illustrations and algorithms, as well as "Practice Guides" which organise the key practice points, signs, and symptoms. A must-have handbook for all providers of health care to women.