THE GYNECOLOGIST AS CONSULTANT.

The consultant as advocate.

Another second opinion consultation, you whisper to yourself as you prepare to greet the young patient who is awaiting your initial evaluation. Ben Stevenson was referred by a member of your study club. You recall reviewing this 11-year-old boy's radiographs early this morning. The film shows approximately 50% root development of the succedaneous teeth with immobile deciduous canines and molars...

The clinical pathologist as consultant.

The dictionary defines a consultant as " one who gives professional advice or services; expert. " 1 More than most medical specialists, the role of a clinical pathologist can be heterogeneous: overseeing laboratory testing processes; hands-on patient care, especially in transfusion medicine and hemostasis; performing traditional microscopic pathology; developing algorithms for optimized testing...

The accidental gynecologist.

The Adlerian as consultant in the general community.

The mental health world is entering a new era. The psychoanalytic model is no longer the dominant mode of treatment. Overintellectual­ izing is quickly giving way in many of our young psychotherapists to relating with various kinds of people in developing a sense of com­ munity. This approach stresses the importance for professionals of various orientations to work together in demonstrating the...

Autonomy in the Obstetrician/Gynecologist-Patient Relationship as a Predictor of Patient Satisfaction

A considerable amount of recent medical research focuses on factors involving patient satisfaction. This study attempts to examine the role of autonomy in the gynecologist-patient relationship as it relates to patient satisfaction. Fifty-five patients at a women's clinic completed measures assessing autonomy preference (API) before the medical visit and patient-perceived autonomy support (HCCQ)...