When you finish this chapter, you should: Carry out the role of the medical assistant in the medical specialty of gynecology, carry out the role of the medical assistant in the medical specialty of obstetrics, identify diagnostic and therapeutic procedures performed in obstetrics and gynecology, relate the role of medical assisting to the medical specialty of urology,. | 39 Assisting in Reproductive and Urinary Specialties Learning Outcomes (cont.) Carry out the role of the medical assistant in the medical specialty of gynecology. Carry out the role of the medical assistant in the medical specialty of obstetrics. Identify diagnostic and therapeutic procedures performed in obstetrics and gynecology. Learning Outcomes (cont.) Relate the role of medical assisting to the medical specialty of urology. Identify diagnostic tests and procedures performed in urology. Recognize diseases and disorders of the reproductive and urinary systems. Introduction Obstetrics – pregnancy Gynecology – female reproductive system Urology Male and female urinary systems Male reproductive system Medical assistant Understanding of disorders, tests, and treatments Assist licensed practitioners Learning Outcome: Carry out the role of the medical assistant in the medical specialty of gynecology. Carry out the role of the medical . | 39 Assisting in Reproductive and Urinary Specialties Learning Outcomes (cont.) Carry out the role of the medical assistant in the medical specialty of gynecology. Carry out the role of the medical assistant in the medical specialty of obstetrics. Identify diagnostic and therapeutic procedures performed in obstetrics and gynecology. Learning Outcomes (cont.) Relate the role of medical assisting to the medical specialty of urology. Identify diagnostic tests and procedures performed in urology. Recognize diseases and disorders of the reproductive and urinary systems. Introduction Obstetrics – pregnancy Gynecology – female reproductive system Urology Male and female urinary systems Male reproductive system Medical assistant Understanding of disorders, tests, and treatments Assist licensed practitioners Learning Outcome: Carry out the role of the medical assistant in the medical specialty of gynecology. Carry out the role of the medical assistant in the medical specialty of obstetrics. Relate the role of medical assisting to the medical specialty of urology. Obstetrics (OB) involves the study of pregnancy, labor, delivery, and the period following labor, called postpartum. Obstetrics is often combined with gynecology (GYN) which is care of the female reproductive system. An OB/GYN (physician) practices both specialties. A medical assistant Needs to know diseases and disorders, examinations, diagnostic tests, and treatments for each of these systems. Must be able to assist during exams, treatments, and procedures, and provide patient education unique to these specialties. Assisting with the Gynecologic Patient Menstruation Normal cycle of preparation for conception Menarche – onset Periods Monthly 3-7 days Hormonal changes Learning Outcome: Carry out the role of the medical assistant in the medical specialty of gynecology. As females mature, they experience many physical changes throughout their bodies. .
