Do you feel unprepared when faced with the difficult and delicate questions patients have about sexual health and contraception? Then arm yourself with this quick-reference guide, packed with all the essential information you'll need to know as a healthcare professional working within primary care. This practical resource empowers you to skilfully and sensitively address even the most complex of patient queries with confidence. Key features include: Breaks down into detail the varied presentations you may encounter in your practice Practical tips and pitfalls with colour-coded boxes to highlight essential, quick access information Full colour images throughout with detailed content on anatomy and physiology to reinforce your understanding Explores contraception, emergency contraception, and strategies for managing menstrual and menopausal complications. Provides guidance on sexually transmitted infections, including examination and management Covers communication skills to lay the groundwork for consultation, as well as giving a detailed overview of safeguarding Each chapter aligns with contemporary guidance for evidence-informed practice. This handy resource is aimed at healthcare professionals who handle queries about sexual health and contraception during their day-to-day role; in particular, practice nurses, advanced clinical practitioners, as well as anyone transitioning to primary care from other settings.
About the authors Introduction How this book works Chapter 1 - Communication Chapter 2 - Basic anatomy and physiology Chapter 3 - Contraception Chapter 4 - Emergency contraception Chapter 5 - Menstrual related problems Chapter 6 - Menopause Chapter 7 - Sexually transmitted infections Chapter 8 - Safeguarding References Index
This is an excellent book, both well-written and accessible. It is ideal for healthcare professionals commencing in this area who want to develop their learning. -- Dr Su Everett, Associate Professor Sexual Health, Middlesex University This is a valuable companion to anyone working in primary care who wants to enhance their basic knowledge of sexual and reproductive health. It equips the reader with helpful tools for navigating a consultation, with considered signposting to other supporting resources for those wishing to learn about certain topics in greater depth. Dr Cindy Farmer, Vice-President General Training, Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Health A truly valuable text on the key aspects of sexual health. By addressing the practitioner's values and attitudes and offering practical examples, this resource promotes effective consultations with particular reference to diverse groups. Always patient focussed, with useful checklists it condenses a wealth of information and signposting; an ideal desktop companion to clinical guidelines for considered and holistic care. Jane Cromarty, Lecturer in Sexual Health Nursing, University of the West of England
