2007-12-25 13:53:13 · 2 answers · asked by trisha 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment ➔ Health Care
In addition to the advanced practice nursing professions, and the perinatologist mentioned by Jill. There is simply Gynecology. A significant number of physicians who train in obstetrics and gynecology choose not to perform as an obstetrician. There are many reasons for this, some of which include the extended call hours experienced by OB physicians, as well as the significant malpractice exposure related to birth trauma. Gynecologist frequently choose to specialize in womens health, infertility, gynecologic surgery or other areas of gynecologic specialization. Additionally, Family Practice physicians are educated in obstetrics and gynecology as a part of their residency, many go on to take fellowships in obstetrics, and work primarily with the OB/GYN segement of the primary care practice. Also working with, but not performing the same functions are the neonatologist, pediatrician, neonatal nurse practitioner, and pediatric nurse practitioners as well as family practice nurse practitioners.
2007-12-25 16:46:54 · answer #1 · answered by US_DR_JD 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Certified Nurse Midwife, Women's Health Nurse Practitioner, Perinatologist
2007-12-25 22:59:51 · answer #2 · answered by Take A Test! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋