Sexual Health | Approach to patient |Sexual History



Sexual History
Session overview
Description
This session will examine the ways in which a sexual history can be different from a general medical history. It will discuss some of the issues from the patient/client’s perspective and highlight some of the barriers to effective communication in this setting. The essential components of a sexual history will be outlined along with the reasons behind why we need to enquire about sexual practices/behaviour. Finally, this session will explore issues of assessing risk, look at terminology and language which may or may not be appropriate and explore documenting a sexual history.
Learning objectives
By the end of this session you will be able to:
- Describe the important ways in which a sexual history consultation differs from a standard medical history
- Explain why it is important to ask about sexual practices/behaviour
- Describe the essential components of a sexual history
- Demonstrate an understanding of the issues from the perspective of the patient/client
- Explain how to overcome some of the potential barriers to effective communication in such a setting
- Demonstrate an ability to close a sexual history
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