Occupational Diseases and Injuries

This monograph is designed to enable obstetrician- gynecologists to do the following: Understand the pathophysiology and clinical approaches for the prevention and management of occupational diseases and injuries Monitor risk factors for occupational injuries and screen patients accordingly Counsel patients about work factors that decrease the risk of injury and chronic disease Recognize signs and symptoms of occupational diseases and injuries Evaluate patients with occupational diseases and injuries, make appropriate recommendations, and initiate management Make appropriate referrals of more complicated cases