Section: Module 1: Lesson 7: Preventive Care and Health Maintenance | Obstetrics and Gynecologic Clerkship for Medical Students | NextGenU.org
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Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this module, students will be able to:- Acquire proficiency in executing standard gynecology office procedures safely and effectively.
- Counsel patients regarding the following and suggest appropriate referral if necessary (i.e. social worker, nutritionist, psychologist): Contraception, Violence, Sexually infections, Exercise, Depression, Substance abuse among others.
- Explain prevention guidelines, including screening procedures, with an understanding of value-based care for diseases of the organs and systems involved in gynecology and obstetrics process
- Identify risk factors in a patient’s personal and family history, including socio-economic status and status as member of racial, ethnic or gender minority, for diseases of the the organs and systems involved in gynecology and obstetrics process.
- Advise patients on a broad range of preventive and proactive measures to maintain a state of wellness, including regular medical check-ups, balanced diet, exercise, and mental well-being.
- Identify barriers to accessing preventive health care services:
1. Personal (social, economic, insurance)
2. Provider (implicit bias, stereotyping)
3. Community/ Local (transportation, facility access, hours of operation)
4. Regional
5. National
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Required Learning Resources and Activities
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Read the entire article. (35 minutes)
Global Library of Womens Medicine
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Watch the entire video. (10 minutes)
The Association of Professors of Gynecology and Obstetrics (APGO) - 2015
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Read the entire article. (6 minutes)
Baylor University Medical Center Proceedings - 2017
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Read the content under the heading "Appendix. Gaps and Barriers in Women’s Primary Health Care." (24 minutes)
The Commonwealth Fund - 2020