Can rural practice nurses, physician assistants and nursepractitioners fulfil patient expectations regarding "WellWoman Checks"?
Year: 2009
Type: conference-paper
Abstract: Many GPs are of the opinion that a "Well Woman Check" is a 'ticket of entry' for the patient and an opportunity for other preventive health and screening measures. As screening tests, breast and pelvic examination in asymptomatic women during a "Well Woman Check" are not supported by evidence despite widespread practice. Consequently, debate exists regarding the ability of practice nurses (PNs), physician assistants (PAs) and nurse practitioners (NPs) to perform "Well Woman Checks" and cervical smears, particularly if they include breast and pelvic examination. Female patients express a variety of opinions regarding their expectations of, and value attached to "Well Woman Checks".
Authors: Rebecca Stewart, Jill Thistlethwaite, Jane L. Buchanan
Language: English
Topic: Nursing Roles and Practices
Subfield: General Health Professions
Field: Health Professions
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W42731547