Helping People with Sexual Problems
A Practical Approach for Clinicians
Peter Trigwell(Author)
Mosby (Publisher)
Published on 20. July 2005
Book
Paperback/Softback
108 pages
978-0-7234-3409-2 (ISBN)
Description
"Helping People with Sexual Problems" is a practical guide to enable all clinical health care professionals, whether doctors, nurses, or other clinicians, to assess, understand and attempt to treat their patient's sexual problems, paying attention to both organic and psychological aspects of aetiology and management. It helps them to know when to refer on to specialist services, for difficult or complex cases, and to whom patients would best be referred.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Elsevier Health Sciences
Target group
College/higher education
Psychiatrists, urologists, GU specialists, gynecologists, diabetologists, primary care physicians (all physicians who are likely to be approached by patients with sexual difficulties).
Illustrations
Illustrated
Dimensions
Height: 235 mm
Width: 187 mm
ISBN-13
978-0-7234-3409-2 (9780723434092)
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Schweitzer Classification
Content
Introduction. Clinical importance of sexual dysfunction. Understanding normal sexual functioning. Classifying sexual problems. The basis for managing sexual dysfunction. General approach to sex therapy. Specific techniques for specific conditions. Rating scales used in psychosexual medicine. Ethical considerations. Services for sexual dysfunction. Paraphilias. Gender identity disorders. References/bibliography.