BACKGROUND Health care professionals who are frequently coping with traumatic events have an increased risk of developing a posttraumatic stress disorder. Research among physicians is scarce, and obstetrician-gynecologists may have a higher risk. Work-related traumatic events and posttraumatic stress disorder among obstetricians-gynecologists and the (desired) type of support were studied. ME...

PURPOSE Obstetric practice among family physicians has declined in recent years. This study compared the practice patterns of family physicians and obstetrician-gynecologists with and without obstetric practices to provide objective information on one potential reason for this decline--the impact of obstetrics on physician lifestyle. METHODS In 2004, we surveyed all obstetrician-gynecologists...

fi t e t w TO THE EDITORS: A recent article published in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology evaluated how religious eliefs influenced gynecologists’ notions about when gestation egins. The authors said that “the association between religious afliation and beliefs about when pregnancy begins is mediated y the importance of religion in the physician’s life.” That religious beliefs ...

BACKGROUND Based on moderate quality evidence, routine pelvic examination is strongly recommended against in asymptomatic women. The aims of this study was to quantify the extent of routine pelvic examinations within specialized health care in Norway, to assess if the use of these services differs across hospital referral regions and to assess if the use of colposcopy and ultrasound differs wit...

It is ethical for physicians to market their practices provided that the communication is truthful and not misleading, deceptive, or discriminatory. All paid advertising must be clearly identified as such. Producing fair and accurate advertising of medical practices and services can be challenging. It often is difficult to include detailed information because of cost and size restrictions or th...

s from Recent or Upcoming Scientific Meetings 49 The Year in Review 57 Photo Highlights from the 2007 Yale Ob/Gyn Residents’ Research Day 65 Photo Highlights from the First YOGS Gathering at ACOG in San Diego, May 2007 67