Sexuality and Illness: A Guidebook for Health Professionals Contributor(s): Katz, Anne (Author) |
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ISBN: 0367703351 ISBN-13: 9780367703356 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $47.45 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: September 2021 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Medical | Nursing - Oncology & Cancer - Medical | Nursing - Maternity, Perinatal, Women's Health |
Physical Information: (0.67 lbs) 200 pages |
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Publisher Description: This evidence-based guide educates and informs health professionals about promoting sexual wellbeing in the context of challenges from physical and mental health. Sexuality is an important aspect of quality of life for many people but can be affected by a wide variety of health conditions, such as cardiovascular disease, mental illness, menopause, diseases of ageing, neurological diseases and spinal cord injuries, combat injuries, and cancer. Building readers' confidence in initiating and encouraging open communication on this often-neglected topic, Sexuality and Illness includes case studies that illustrate how to talk about sexuality and support patients with concerns about it. Making recommendations for practice and further reading, it takes into account gender, sexual, race and ethnic diversity. This accessible text demystifies a topic that is sometimes difficult to discuss. It is essential reading for healthcare practitioners interested in providing comprehensive and person-centred care. |