This is a practical, positive approach to sexual health
promotion for clinicians in primary care. It presents sexual
concerns across the lifecycle, from childhood to old age,
illuminated throughout by scenarios based on real life. It
highlights common sexual issues from different age groups.
Additionally it has chapters on sexuality and disability, sexual
minorities, HIV-positive individuals, and complementary medicine.
Each chapter serves as a practical resource to facilitate better
care and communication with patients. Common sexual difficulties,
approach to evaluation, and interview techniques, as well as
management are presented in a practical manner. Numerous
illustrations will assist the clinician in advising patients with
back pain, who are pregnant, or who have chronic illnesses on how
to make adjustments to their sexual life to maximize their quality
of life. It presents an invaluable resource for all health
professionals that spans the needs of patients from all backgrounds
and age groups.
目錄:
1. Introduction
2. The sexual response cycle
3. Sexual health inquiry
4. Psychosexual development of children birth through
pre-adolescence
5. Adolescents
6. Early adulthood
7. Middle adulthood - ages 40–54
8. Older adults 55–64
9. Senior adults 65 and senior
10. Special populations
11. Special circumstances
12. Alternative therapies