A line of current development of primary obstetric and gynecological care

Shuvalova M.P., Pismenskaya T.V., Zakrailova M.A.

Research Center of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Perinatology, Ministry of Health of Russia, Moscow 117997, Ac. Oparina str. 4, Russia
Objective. To present ways to develop primary obstetric and gynecological care under present-day conditions.
Material and methods. The review gives main trends in the development of primary obstetric and gynecological care, including that in Russia.
Results. Due to the fact that the population’s expectations are rising, health care administrators must provide antenatal care that includes safe medical care at a reasonable cost, comprehensive information, and effective interpersonal interaction of a pregnant woman with medical staff, including emotional support and attention to social habits and religious beliefs.
Conclusion. The primary obstetric and gynecological service should develop a patient-oriented model of medical care to women.

Keywords

primary obstetric and gynecological care
patient-oriented approach
antenatal care
pregnancy

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Received 06.10.2016

Accepted 11.11.2016

About the Authors

Shuvalova Marina P., MD, PhD, Head of the Department of Medical and Social Researches of the Scientific and Organizational Support Service,
Research Center of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Perinatology, Ministry of Health of Russia.
117997, Russia, Moscow, Ac. Oparina str. 4. Tel.: +74954386948. E-mail: m_shuvalova@oparina4.ru
Pismenskaya Tatiana V., MD, Junior Researcher Associate in the Department of Medical and Social Researches of the Scientific and Organizational Support Service,
Research Center of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Perinatology, Ministry of Health of Russia.
117997, Russia, Moscow, Ac. Oparina str. 4. Tel.: +74954386948. E-mail: t_pismenskaya@oparina4.ru
Zakrailova Milana A., MD, Junior Researcher Associate in the Department of Medical and Social Researches of the Scientific and Organizational Support Service,
Research Center of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Perinatology, Ministry of Health of Russia.
117997, Russia, Moscow, Ac. Oparina str. 4. Tel.: +74954386948. E-mail: m_zakrailova@oparina4.ru

For citations: Shuvalova M.P., Pismenskaya T.V., Zakrailova M.A. A line of current development of primary obstetric and gynecological care. Akusherstvo i Ginekologiya/Obstetrics and Gynecology. 2017; (1): 78-82. (in Russian)
http://dx.doi.org/10.18565/aig.2017.1.78-82

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