Introduction
Gynecology is a medical branch which deals with the study and treatment of diseases associated with female reproductive organs. A specialist doctor dealing with the treatment of such ailments is referred to as a gynecologist. Female reproductive ailments include; cervical cancer, painful sex, irregular menstrual flow, sexually transmitted infections, and general virginal health. Women need to make regular visits to a gynecologist for professional advice on how to maintain the health of their reproductive system.
Female students in higher learning institutions encounter numerous reproductive health problems for which they require advice from well-trained and qualified gynecologists. At this age level, the female students are sexually active, their bodies undergo maturation changes that can be accepted and well dealt with through counseling. Some female students contract reproductive health ailments that require the attention of a gynecologist to handle. The exorbitant charges levied by private gynecologists tend to scare off students from seeking their professional advice.
Background
The female reproductive system is undergoing various changes as one grows through the stages of life. The changes lead to the maturation of the system in readiness for reproduction. These changes are classified as physical, psychological, and physiological. Women normally have problems accepting and dealing with these changes, besides, they face challenges of contracting and treating diseases associated with the reproductive health system. Hurley (2002, p. 118) indicates that the changing social trends have sparked the need for appropriate social and medical interventions for women’s gynecological problems.
The sexual revolutions witnessed in the US during the decade of 1960s opened up sensitized women on the need to seek professional advice on gynecological problems. The sensitization campaign proceeded up to the seventies enlightening more women on the need for gynecologists’ services. The use of contraceptives, both long-term and emergency increased. Incidentally, this increased cases of STIs because female students resorted to the use of contraceptives rather than the use of condoms. The emergency of incurable STIs such as; HIV, Herpes, and Chlamydia made students and the general society resort to the use of condoms.
Female students normally fear disclosing their gynecological problems to their parents or close family members. They choose to seek advice from campus gynecologists because of confidentiality as well as cost issues. Hurley (2002, p. 119) indicates “college students engage in behaviors that put them at a risk of gynecological health problems.” There is a need for professional advice on these issues to raise the students’ awareness of such risks.
Business Description and Goal
The gynecologist consultancy deals with all the health issues of female reproductive organs. The professional interventions provided by gynecologists to women include; cervical cancer screening, breast screening, advising on matters of pregnancy and STIs. These are complications that most women between the ages of 15- 30 years encounter in life. Since most female students at college fall between this age bracket, the service would be relevant to them
In institutions with a gynecologist, the female students have the advantage of proximity to health care services. This way the student will have ease in attending post-treatment sessions after classes (Hurley, 2002, p. 124). They can benefit from counseling especially on how to handle their pregnancies and other related health issues in a manner that does not hurt their lessons at school. In the USA adolescent rate of birth reduced considerably because they got an early diagnosis of sexually transmitted disease.
Women with complicated menstruations were put on medication to lessen the chances of dysmenorrhea; hemorrhage and other dysphoric disorders it minimizes disruption of learning activities. This resulted in several students attending their lectures and sitting for exams (Lannon, 2008, p.67). If this system is adopted on the campus, there would be an improvement in the performance of grandaunts as they will be fully committed to their lessons with minimum disruption.
Qualification of Personnel
A well-trained gynecologist with at least three years of experience will be appropriate for this position. The gynecologist will also need three clinicians to assist him or her in co-coordinating the duties. Clinicians will have a training qualification of at least a diploma in gynecology and at least two years of experience dealing with gynecological problems. The ability to protect the patient’s welfare and ensure the patient’s pain is relieved must be the gynecologist’s objective. The gynecologist must have patience, self-sacrifice, and passion for his career (Lannon, 2008, p.77). The personnel also must be academically qualified to handle the line of work with professionalism and adhere to medical ethics.
Targeted Market
The department will deal with the female since their medical complications are numerous. However, there is also a need to consider male patients as well. This is because gynecology goes hand in hand with obstetrics. There is an availability of market for gynecologist services in the sense that there will always be one case or another on the campus that needs the attention of a gynecologist. In taking up the opportunity the gynecologist will also be able to help save the students learning hours.
Data Resources
There has been a shared opinion that the university is in urgent need of a gynecologist section within its premises. Most postgraduates and the general female body believes that a gynecologist in the institution will not only save their time but also ensure that they receive an equal chance to study like their male counterparts. Several American campuses have adopted a system where critical departments are accommodated within the school premises to improve the performance of its students as well as save time that would otherwise be wasted in such of such services (Lannon, 2008, p.89). The gynecology department will also be in a position to create a site on which answers about critical health issues would be made available for the students.
Limitation
The department has considered several avenues to source funds for the setting of the gynecologist ward within the school premises. One of which is taking a bank loan. However, these may not be enough to facilitate the furnishing of the ward. It has therefore embraced a second plan in which funds would be raised through. It could be in form of a gynecology run or any appropriate name. The proceeds will then be channeled into the infrastructure of the department. The corporate organization will be challenged to sponsor the event through the idea of social responsibility (Lannon, 2008, p.106). This will not only guarantee the success of the event but also be a good place to network.
Scope and Conclusion
The gynecologist department aims to ensure that women appreciate and understand health issues associated with their reproductive systems. This will play a role in ensuring that they notice any deviation from the normal function and act in time. The department hopes to be there for them to help them demystify the challenge that comes with being a woman and in the process keep them in class.
Reference List
Hurley, J., L. (2002). The History and Practice of College Health. Kentucky: University Press of Kentucky.
Lannon, M., J. (2008). Technical Communication. New York: Pearson Education.