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Clinical Investigation of the Female Reproductive System (4 Parts)

Synopsis
Part 4: Outlines the basic technique used to diagnose or exclude pregnancy. Several patients were filmed to illustrate the changes at different stages in pregnancy. The changes in body shape in one patient are followed through her pregnancy. The method of examination in late pregnancy is described and illustrated with graphic animation superimposed over live filming.
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 16, 9, 8, 9 min.
Year of production
1973
Availability
Sale
Uses
Undergraduate and postgraduate medical students.
Subjects
Medical sciences
Keywords
cervical smears; clinical examination; gynaecology; obstetrics; pelvis; pregnancy - human; reproductive system

Sections

Title
Clinical interview, The
Synopsis
1: Basic interview technique is demonstrated by means of a filmed spontaneous clinical interview between a gynaecologist and his patient. The interview was filmed with continuously running multiple cameras. Commentary is superimposed from time to time and

Title
Examination of the pelvic organs
Synopsis
2: Illustrates the usual method of clinical examination of the pelvic organs normally employed during a consultation, stressing the need for rapport between doctor and patient. The events occur in real time with superimposed commentary and with mixed live

Title
Cervical cytology and vaginal discharge
Synopsis
3: Describes the techniques used during a clinical consultation to gain information about the cytological and bacteriological status of the female genital tract. High-power cinemicrophotography is used to show cytological and bacteriological findings norm

Title
Examination of the pregnant woman
Synopsis
Part 4: Outlines the basic technique used to diagnose or exclude pregnancy. Several patients were filmed to illustrate the changes at different stages in pregnancy. The changes in body shape in one patient are followed through her pregnancy. The method of

Sponsor

Name

University of Newcastle upon Tyne, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Distributor

Name

University of Newcastle, Television Service

Notes
No longer in existence as a distributor

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