{"product_id":"clinical-skills-and-the-female-reproductive-system-paperback-softback-9781394339082","title":"Clinical Skills and the Female Reproductive System (Paperback \/ softback) 9781394339082","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eClinical Skills and the Female Reproductive System\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eIan Peate (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781394339082, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 4 June 2026\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e208 pages\u003cbr\u003e24.3 x 17 x 1.2 cm, 0.397 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDevelop essential skills for enhancing female reproductive health, ensuring accurate assessment and patient-focused treatment\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eClinical Skills and the Female Reproductive System\u003c\/i\u003e delivers a structured approach to understanding and mastering the clinical assessment and procedural skills that are essential for delivering safe, effective and compassionate care for patients with conditions affecting the female reproductive system.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart of \u003ci\u003ePeate’s Clinical Skills\u003c\/i\u003e, a 12-book series that combines knowledge of human anatomy and physiology with practical, confident clinical skills, this volume is organised into chapters covering how to engage with patients, assessing the female reproductive system, health promotion, planning care for cervical cancer, vital signs, cervical screening, genital examinations, and specimen collection. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eClinical Skills and the Female Reproductive System\u003c\/i\u003e equips readers with: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Clear explanations of anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology relevant to the female reproductive system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Step-by-step guidance on assessment, examination, and procedural techniques, emphasising best practice and patient safety\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Insights on interpreting findings, recognising abnormalities, and applying knowledge to guide care decisions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Guidance on teamwork, infection prevention and control, documentation, and patient-centred care throughout clinical practice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Strategies to explain diagnoses, treatment plans, and care procedures to patients and families, while offering emotional support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eClinical Skills and the Female Reproductive System\u003c\/i\u003e is an essential resource for all healthcare and social care students—including those returning to practice and newly qualified practitioners—who manage patients with female reproductive conditions and seek practical ways to deliver a higher standard of care.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003ePreface viii\u003cbr\u003eAcknowledgements x\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 The Anatomy and Physiology of the Female Reproductive System 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction 1\u003cbr\u003eThe Female Reproductive System 3\u003cbr\u003eThe Ovaries 3\u003cbr\u003eOogenesis and Follicular Development 4\u003cbr\u003eCorpus Luteum 6\u003cbr\u003eRole of Female Sex Hormones 6\u003cbr\u003eThe Internal Organs 8\u003cbr\u003eThe External Genitalia 13\u003cbr\u003eThe Breasts 14\u003cbr\u003eThe Menstrual Cycle 15\u003cbr\u003eConclusion 16\u003cbr\u003eGlossary of Terms 17\u003cbr\u003eMultiple Choice Questions 18\u003cbr\u003eReferences 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2 Engaging with Patients and Assessing the Female Reproductive System Introduction 21\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLanguage and Its Impact on Female Reproductive Health 21\u003cbr\u003ePromoting Patient-centred Communication 23\u003cbr\u003eValuing the Patient's Experience 25\u003cbr\u003eCollaborative Relationships 27\u003cbr\u003eCultural Sensitivity 28\u003cbr\u003eHealth Literacy 29 Assessing the Female Reproductive System 31\u003cbr\u003eThe Patient History 33\u003cbr\u003ePhysical Examination 39\u003cbr\u003eTests and Investigations 44\u003cbr\u003eVital Signs and Other Observations 45\u003cbr\u003eClinical Judgement and Communication 45\u003cbr\u003eDocumentation and Interpretation of Findings 46\u003cbr\u003eConclusion 46\u003cbr\u003eGlossary of Terms 47\u003cbr\u003eMultiple Choice Questions 48\u003cbr\u003eReferences 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3 Health Promotion Introduction 51\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHealth Promotion 52\u003cbr\u003eBiopsychosocial Model and Reproductive Health 54\u003cbr\u003eInclusive and Culturally Safe Practice 59\u003cbr\u003ePublic Health Approaches 60\u003cbr\u003eCommon Female Reproductive Health Conditions 63\u003cbr\u003ePrimary, Secondary and Tertiary Prevention 64\u003cbr\u003eThe Role of Those Providing Care and Support 66\u003cbr\u003eSupporting Behaviour Change in Reproductive Health 68\u003cbr\u003eDigital Health 69\u003cbr\u003eConclusion 70\u003cbr\u003eGlossary of Terms 71\u003cbr\u003eMultiple Choice Questions 72\u003cbr\u003eReferences 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4 Planning Care: Cervical Cancer Introduction 76\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCervical Cancer 76\u003cbr\u003ePrevalence and Demographics 79\u003cbr\u003eTypes of Cervical Cancer 80\u003cbr\u003ePathophysiology of Cervical Cancer 81\u003cbr\u003ePatterns of Spread 82\u003cbr\u003eClinical Staging 82\u003cbr\u003eOverview of Cervical Cancer 83\u003cbr\u003eCervical Cancer and Systemic Illness 84\u003cbr\u003eSigns and Symptoms of Cervical Cancer 86\u003cbr\u003eDiagnosing Cervical Cancer 89\u003cbr\u003eCommunicating the Diagnosis 90\u003cbr\u003ePlanning Individualised Care 91\u003cbr\u003eDigital Tools 93\u003cbr\u003eManagement of Cervical Cancer 93\u003cbr\u003eCare Considerations 95\u003cbr\u003eSide Effects and Late Effects 96\u003cbr\u003ePsychosocial Support 96\u003cbr\u003eEnd-of-life Care Planning 96\u003cbr\u003eSurvivorship Care and Secondary Prevention 97\u003cbr\u003ePromoting Equality 97\u003cbr\u003eConclusion 97\u003cbr\u003eGlossary of Terms 98\u003cbr\u003eMultiple Choice Questions 99\u003cbr\u003eReferences 100\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5 Vital Signs Introduction 102\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVital Signs in Context 102\u003cbr\u003eClinical Decision-making in Practice 104\u003cbr\u003eClinical Reasoning Cycle 104\u003cbr\u003eCore Vital Signs 106\u003cbr\u003eHormonal and Endocrine Dynamics 107\u003cbr\u003eVital Signs Across Life Stages 110\u003cbr\u003eMenopause 112\u003cbr\u003eTransgender and Non-binary People 112\u003cbr\u003eClinical Considerations 113\u003cbr\u003eChronic Reproductive Conditions 113\u003cbr\u003eLong-term Contraceptive Use 114\u003cbr\u003eTechnology and Future Directions 115\u003cbr\u003eConclusion 116\u003cbr\u003eGlossary of Terms 116\u003cbr\u003eMultiple Choice Questions 117\u003cbr\u003eReferences 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e6 Cervical Screening Introduction 121\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCervical Screening 121\u003cbr\u003eObtaining Informed Consent 124\u003cbr\u003eThe Procedure 129\u003cbr\u003eCommunication 133\u003cbr\u003eInterpretation of Results 134\u003cbr\u003ePost-procedure Care 136\u003cbr\u003eConclusion 163\u003cbr\u003eResponding to Concerns 137\u003cbr\u003eConclusion 138\u003cbr\u003eGlossary of Terms 138\u003cbr\u003eMultiple Choice Questions 139\u003cbr\u003eReferences 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e7 Female Genital Examination 143\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction 143\u003cbr\u003eGender-affirming Care 144\u003cbr\u003eGenital Examinations and Role Development 145\u003cbr\u003eRationale for Performing Genital Examinations 146\u003cbr\u003eProfessional Issues 146\u003cbr\u003ePatient Autonomy and Advocacy 147\u003cbr\u003eConfidentiality and Privacy 147\u003cbr\u003eChaperones 148\u003cbr\u003eInfection Prevention and Control 149\u003cbr\u003eProfessional Communication 149\u003cbr\u003eThe Care Environment 150\u003cbr\u003eThe Procedures 152\u003cbr\u003eExternal Genital (Vulval) Examination 154\u003cbr\u003eSpeculum Examination 154\u003cbr\u003eBimanual Vaginal Examination 156\u003cbr\u003eTransvaginal Ultrasound 160\u003cbr\u003eTransvaginal Ultrasound for Patients Without a History of Penetrative Sex 160\u003cbr\u003eFemale Genital Mutilation and Genital Examinations 162\u003cbr\u003eGlossary of Terms 163\u003cbr\u003eMultiple Choice Questions 165\u003cbr\u003eReferences 166\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e8 Specimen Collection 168\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction 168\u003cbr\u003ePrinciples of Safe and Effective Specimen Collection 168\u003cbr\u003eCommunicating Effectively 172\u003cbr\u003eVaginal Specimen Collection 174\u003cbr\u003eKey Notes 174\u003cbr\u003eCervical Screening 174\u003cbr\u003eUterine and Endometrial Specimen Collection 174\u003cbr\u003eRisks and Contraindications 176\u003cbr\u003eUrine and Non-invasive Specimens 177\u003cbr\u003eVulval and External Genital Specimens 179\u003cbr\u003eDocumentation, Transport and Chain of Custody 180\u003cbr\u003eEthical and Legal Considerations 181\u003cbr\u003eConclusion 182\u003cbr\u003eGlossary of Terms 183\u003cbr\u003eMultiple Choice Questions 184\u003cbr\u003eReferences 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMCQ Answers 188\u003cbr\u003eIndex 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