She had trouble reaching organism . Biting my lip to keep from laughing, I didn't know whether to ignore the misuse or to politely correct him. I realized I had much to learn about discussing sexuality with my patients.
Most physicians readily acknowledge the importance of conducting sexual history screening.
The public health threats posed by HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases have highlighted the importance of screening. More than half of men over 40 are thought to have some form of sexual dysfunction. Thirty percent of women suffer from inhibited orgasm. One in six heterosexual couples is infertile. Twenty percent of physicians say they have received inadequate training in conducting sexual history screenings, and probably fewer than half of medical schools have a formal required course in human sexuality.