What OB/GYN services does a Nurse Practitioner provide?
Nurse Practitioners perform many of the same services a physician performs in the OB/GYN office, including the treatment of minor illnesses, and will refer you to a physician if a serious health problem is discovered. Your Nurse Practitioner can provide: • Annual gynecologic Pap tests and other physical exams • Contraceptive care • Care before and after menopause • Screening and referral for health problems • Health and wellness counseling • Sexually transmitted disease (STD) screening, treatment, and follow-up • Pregnancy testing and referral to physicians for prenatal care • Evaluation and treatment of common infections Nurse Practitioners take time to answer your questions and address your concerns. Who are the Nurse Practitioners within UAB OB/GYN? Kathy (K.B.) Hudspeth Kathy Hudspeth received her Master’s Degree in Nursing from UAB and was certified as a Women’s Health Care Nurse Practitioner in 1985. She has been providing quality health care to women for over 25 years. She joine
