Sexual Health across the Lifecycle
Subtitle: A Practical Guide for Clinicians
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: January 24, 2005
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 208
ISBN-13: 9780521534215
Subjects: Personal & public health; Urology; Medical / Nursing; Medical; Medical / Gynecology & Obstetrics; General; Primary care (Medicine); Sexual disorders
First sentence: Ken, a 44-year-old physician, is evaluating Nina, a 15-year-old, who complains of menstrual cramps relieved with 800 mg of over-the-counter ibuprofen; her mother, Amy, is requesting a prescription for this.
Description: Presenting sexual concerns across the lifecycle, from childhood to old age, illuminated throughout by scenarios based on real life, this guide highlights common sexual issues from different age groups. The authors include chapters on sexuality and disability, sexual minorities, HIV-positive individuals, and complementary medicine. They provide an invaluable resource for all health professionals that spans the needs of patients from all backgrounds and age groups.