Book 9781801610421

Do you feel unprepared when faced with the difficult and delicate questions patients have about sexual health and contraception? Then arm yourself with this quick-reference guide, packed with all the essential information you’ll need to know as a healthcare professional working within primary care. This practical resource empowers you to skilfully and sensitively address even the most complex of patient queries with confidence.

 Key features include:

• Breaks down into detail the varied presentations you may encounter in your practice
• Practical tips and pitfalls with colour-coded boxes to highlight essential, quick access information
• Full colour images throughout with detailed content on anatomy and physiology to reinforce your understanding
• Explores contraception, emergency contraception, and strategies for managing menstrual and menopausal complications.
• Provides guidance on sexually transmitted infections, including examination and management
• Covers communication skills to lay the groundwork for consultation, as well as giving a detailed overview of safeguarding
• Each chapter aligns with contemporary guidance for evidence-informed practice.

This handy resource is aimed at healthcare professionals who handle queries about sexual health and contraception during their day-to-day role; in particular, practice nurses, advanced clinical practitioners, as well as anyone transitioning to primary care from other settings.