Abstract:
Introduction: The analysis of literature on the questions of obstetrical and gynecologic care by general practitioners – family doctors in Ukraine has been presented
in the article. Special attention has been paid to the actual problems of primary health care implementation on the basis of family medicine.
The aim of the study is to find out the depth of the problem “A female doctor as an obstetrician-gynecologist” by analyzing scientific relevant literature data.
Materials and methods: An analysis of international and national scientific literature on the problem of obstetrical and gynecologic care by general practitioners
– family doctors.
Conclusions: It is evident from the review of negative demographic situation that at present topical are the issues of extension of primary care professionals’ functions
concerning sexual upbringing, family planning, reproductive health promotion of the population, improvement of the qualification level of doctors on obstetricgynecological
assistance issues and creation of a motivation system for primary care physicians, which requires a decision at the national level.
