title: Managing miscarriage. The need for more than medical mechanics.
abstract: A compassionate physician recognizes the emotional as well as the physical needs of a woman who miscarries. The physical trauma is often short-lived, but the emotional aftermath may be prolonged. Dr Wells reviews the differential diagnosis and management of miscarriage and discusses the valuable role that a physician may take in alleviating the patient's feelings of guilt, grief, and frustration.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of California, Irvine, College of Medicine.
authors.forename: R G
authors.initials: RG
authors.lastname: Wells
mesh_terms: D000022:Abortion, Spontaneous / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010819:Physician's Role; D011247:Pregnancy