Book Info
Louisiana State Univ., New Orleans. Pocket-sized quick-reference guide to oral contraceptive pill differences and medical management of side effects. In addition to the text, a set of tables are included for ease in finding necessary information. For use by clinicians in choosing oral contraceptives. Previous edition: c1998. Softcover.

ANNOTATION

The book contains no figures.

FROM THE CRITICS

James Aiman

This 300-page paperback summarizes all relevant and important topics about oral contraceptive use, yet the book is small enough to fit in a lab or suitcoat pocket. This book provides a ready source of succinct information for anyone who prescribes oral contraceptives, a worthy objective. Dr. Dickey has succeeded once again in this eighth edition in achieving his objective. The target audience is obstetricians and gynecologists and any physician or other health care worker who provides contraceptive services. Residents in obstetrics and gynecology and medical students will use this book and consider it a worthwhile resource. Eight editions of this book are testimony to Dr. Dickey's expertise. In the middle of the book are the 17 tables that summarize pertinent data about oral contraceptives. The table of contents is essential for the efficient use of the book. The book's construction is substantial and should withstand the rigors of use and abuse in a lab or jacket pocket. The merit of this book is the succinct presentation of pertinent information about all important aspects of oral contraceptives. All reference citations are alphabetical at the end of the book. The bibliography is extensive, fairly current, and enables the reader to learn more about any aspect of oral contraceptives. Chapters on injectable contraceptives are included for the first time.

Doody Review Services

Reviewer: James Aiman, MD (Medical College of Wisconsin)Description: This 300-page paperback summarizes all relevant and important topics about oral contraceptive use, yet the book is small enough to fit in a lab or suitcoat pocket. Purpose: This book provides a ready source of succinct information for anyone who prescribes oral contraceptives, a worthy objective. Dr. Dickey has succeeded once again in this eighth edition in achieving his objective. Audience: The target audience is obstetricians and gynecologists and any physician or other health care worker who provides contraceptive services. Residents in obstetrics and gynecology and medical students will use this book and consider it a worthwhile resource. Eight editions of this book are testimony to Dr. Dickey's expertise. Features: In the middle of the book are the 17 tables that summarize pertinent data about oral contraceptives. The table of contents is essential for the efficient use of the book. The book's construction is substantial and should withstand the rigors of use and abuse in a lab or jacket pocket. Assessment: The merit of this book is the succinct presentation of pertinent information about all important aspects of oral contraceptives. All reference citations are alphabetical at the end of the book. The bibliography is extensive, fairly current, and enables the reader to learn more about any aspect of oral contraceptives. Chapters on injectable contraceptives are included for the first time.

RATING

3 Stars from Doody

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