Counselling patients who have sexual difficulties

Muir, A.

Professional Nurse 15(11): 723-726

2000


ISSN/ISBN: 0266-8130
PMID: 12026456
Document Number: 513854
Sexuality can be severely affected by ill health and medical treatments. Patients need to discuss sexual issues and counselling may be a nursing role. Many barriers prevent nurses from carrying out this aspect of care in practice. Nurses need to increase their knowledge and skills through education, training and research. Patient needs can be met by providing useful information and counselling.

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