Comprehensive assessment of the head and neck

Comprehensive assessment and management of common mental health problems

“…Conversely, high levels of anxiety can also produce many physical manifestations of psychosomatic ailments. Readers will find the entire Journal of Nurse‐Midwifery primary care series to be useful in the assessment of a host of signs and symptoms that may arise from organic and/or psychologic causes (18–37).…”

“…A psychiatric emergency requires prompt, thorough evaluation and should be handled with the same degree of caution as any medical emergency. In addition to a comprehensive mental status assessment, a complete physical and neurological examination should be performed to rule out underlying physiologic causes (20–30, 33–37, 53).…”

An overview of the role of the nurse-midwife

“…Eight articles address the series' content in comprehensive health assessment, health promotion, and coordination of referrals. These articles include comprehensive assessment of hematologic disorders (66), the cardiovascular system (67), the respiratory system (68), the neurologic system (69), the integumentary system (70), the musculoskeletal system (71), the head and neck (72), and the gastrointestinal system (73). The final article addresses comprehensive assessment and primary care management of genitourinary tract disorders (74).…”

Management of common problems of the head and neck

“…The entire scope of practice of primary care as specified by the Institute of Medicine, which includes management of acute and chronic conditions, health promotion/disease prevention, and coordination of referrals, is necessary for the treatment of head and neck problems (3,4). Careful and accurate assessment of ambulatory care problems is an important step in the primary care provider's role (5). as is obtaining an accurate diagnosis, treatment, collaboration, and referral.…”

“…as is obtaining an accurate diagnosis, treatment, collaboration, and referral. As the companion article to the Journal of Nurse Midwifery (JNM) series “Part 1: Primary Care for Women: Comprehensive Assessment of the Head and Neck” (5), this article on the management of common problems of the head and neck addresses the pertinent primary care management steps involved in the prevention and treatment of common head and neck complaints and problems in women. The article is designed to offer sufficient information to ensure prompt and accurate follow‐up and referral for specialty care as needed.…”