PATIENT EDUCATION: PREPARING THE PATIENT FOR REMOVAL OF BARTHOLIN CYST OR ABSCESS

Course overview

Bartholin glands (also known as vestibular glands) are a pair of pea-sized glands situated next to the entrance of the vagina. This continuing education module is designed to give the reader/learner an increased understanding of the procedure for preparing the patient for removal of Bartholin cyst or abscess through education, including a step-by-step process and the benefits of patient education on this topic. Readers may explore any or all of the topics. One contact hour of continuing education credit is available for those who successfully complete the post-test and evaluation form.