This book provides a practical and accessible introduction to the theory and practice of psychosexual care which would come under the remit of the healthcare professional. The book's focus is on recognition of spoken and unspoken needs in caring for sexuality in health and illness and the role of the healthcare professional in promoting sexual health. Issues of sensitivity, the professional's and the patient's anxieties, and the need for careful listening are addressed; "patient concerns" and " practitioner concerns" will ...
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This book provides a practical and accessible introduction to the theory and practice of psychosexual care which would come under the remit of the healthcare professional. The book's focus is on recognition of spoken and unspoken needs in caring for sexuality in health and illness and the role of the healthcare professional in promoting sexual health. Issues of sensitivity, the professional's and the patient's anxieties, and the need for careful listening are addressed; "patient concerns" and " practitioner concerns" will beaddressed side by side. An emphasis on appropriate training will be included in the book, through a section on coaching and its practical implementation. The book is for all practitioners who regard caring for sexuality as an integral feature of healthcare Examples from practice and research used throughout Demonstrates the therapeutic potential of the nurse patient relationship, and the practitioner's professional use of self Shows how a knowledge of each person's unique development across the life span helps practitioners and patient to understand current situations and behaviour Encourages reader to respond to text, and provides exercises to help reflection upon their own practice whether in clinical work, teaching or management Provides guide for would be seminar leaders Suggests resources for the development of both caring and educational skills
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has soft covers. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 600grams, ISBN: 9780443064432.
