title: Gynecologic health and disease.
abstract: Traditionally the obstetrician/gynecologist has been the sole provider of health care for women. As the United States moves toward a system of greater managed care, however, family practitioners, internists, and other physician extenders (physician assistants, nurse-practitioners, and nurse-midwives) are the first-line providers for many women. These practitioners have the opportunity to influence behavioral changes and promote healthy habits by identifying risk factors and their potential consequences.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, UMDNJ New Jersey Medical School, Newark, USA.
authors.forename: M Y
authors.initials: MY
authors.lastname: Sutton
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Santoro
authors.forename: R M
authors.initials: RM
authors.lastname: Hearns
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D006176:Gynecology; D006801:Humans; D008403:Mass Screening; D008875:Middle Aged; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D011315:Preventive Medicine; D011322:Primary Prevention / Q000379:methods*; D012307:Risk Factors; D016387:Women's Health