Genetics education in medical school: a qualitative study exploring educational experiences and needs.

Background: Genetic discoveries increasingly have an impact on clinical medicine. Primary care providers (PCPs) need to be prepared to address patients' concerns about their genetic risks.

Aims: To explore family medicine residents' experiences with genetics in medical school and residency training and to understand their educational needs in genetics.

Approach to diagnosis and management of abnormal uterine bleeding.

Objective: To present a primary care approach to evaluating and managing abnormal uterine bleeding.

Sources Of Information: Literature searches were conducted on MEDLINE from 1996 to November 2004, EMBASE from 1996 to January 2005, the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews from the 4th quarter of 2004 to the 3rd quarter of 2005, guideline advisory committee databases, the Canadian Medical Association Infobase, and Clinical Evidence. The quality of evidence ranged from level I to III.

Managing the misplaced: approach to endometriosis.

Objective: To review the presentation of endometriosis, steps to diagnosis, and medical and surgical management options.

Sources Of Information: MEDLINE was searched from January 1996 to November 2004, EMBASE from January 1996 to January 2005, and the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews for the 4th quarter of 2004.

Main Message: Endometriosis is a common, progressive disease with an estimated prevalence of 10%.