Author Response
Author’s Response
Abstract
To the Editor: Kumar and Mathur eloquently highlight the importance of addressing not only the reproductive health of female patients but also preservation of their wellness and prevention of illness.1 Women’s health encompasses screening, diagnosis, and management of disease or conditions that are unique to or more common or serious in women; have distinct risk factors, causes, manifestations, or outcomes; or require different treatment or interventions in women.2This content is limited to qualifying members.
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References
1. Kumar A, Mathur J. On “Women’s health curriculum for medical students”. South Med J 2018;111:688.
2. Sattari M, Cooke E, Vorhis E, et al. Women’ health curriculum for medical students. South Med J 2018;111:183-186.
3. Henrich JB, Viscoli CM. What do medical schools teach about women’ health and gender differences? Acad Med 2006;81:476-482.
4. Spagnoletti CL, Rubio DM, McNeil MA. Internal medicine residents’ preparedness to care for reproductive-age and pregnant women. Teach Learn Med 2007;19:257-263.
5. Zebrack JR, Mitchell JL, Davids SL, et al. Web-based curriculum. A practical and effective strategy for teaching women’ health. J Gen Intern Med 2005;20:68-74.
