Telephone Triage for Obstetrics and Gynecology

This easy-to-use manual provides telephone triage protocols to nurses involved with obstetrics and gynecology. It offers suggestions for asking appropriate questions in a flowchart format to ascertain the assessment and severity of the problem and need for medical intervention. This guide serves as a decision-making tool for the nurse to easily identify and prioritize who needs immediate medical attention, who needs to be seen within twenty-four hours, and who can be monitored at home. Includes topics that cover basics, protocols, symptoms and issues that occur within the scope of this specialty. The forms in the guide may be duplicated and used as patient handouts. The book is in acceptable condition with obvious wear, possible damage to the cover, and may contain writing or highlighting, but no missing pages. Published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins in 2002, it has 416 pages and is in spiral format.