Full Description
This book offers medical assistants (MFA) and nursing professionals a comprehensive and practical introduction to reproductive medicine and the specific requirements of this exciting field of work. It provides solid knowledge and practice-oriented recommendations to successfully manage the demanding daily routine in a fertility center.
Contents
Basics of Reproductive Medicine: Anatomy and physiology of human reproduction, causes and diagnostic testing of infertility.
Therapy Options: Detailed explanations of treatment procedures such as in vitro fertilization (IVF) and intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI).
Communication and Counseling: Sensitive and professional communication with couples who wish to have a child.
Legal Framework: Important legal foundations, including the German Embryo Protection Act and the Tissue Directive of the European Union.
Quality Management and Documentation: Practical tips for correct documentation and implementation of quality standards.
Practice-Oriented Expertise: Guidance on the treatment process from follicle puncture to embryo transfer, including explanation of embryo development.
Plus: At the end of each chapter, an overview of learning objectives and a content summary. Extensive appendix with excerpts from legal texts, checklists, forms, certificates, etc., available for download and printing.
Contents
Legal Foundations.- Physiology of Spontaneous Conception.- Epidemiology of Unfulfilled Desire for Children.- Basics and Diagnostics of Female Reproduction.- Basics and Diagnostics of Male Reproduction.- Basics of Therapy.- Early Pregnancy.- Fertility Preservation.- Basics of the IVF Laboratory.- Documentation and Quality Assurance in Reproductive Medicine.- Psychosocial Care and Support.- Practical Knowledge, Experience, and Skills.
