Challenge of Sexuality in Health Care

The Challenge of Sexuality in Health Care is for all nurses and health care professionals who have ever experienced feelings of inadequacy or embarrassment in addressing health care issues related to sexuality. Sexuality remains one of the most sensitive, challenging and marginalised elements in the work of health care practitioners.Adopting a broad definition of sexuality, the text provides a greater understanding of sexuality from its societal contexts to the microcosm of the nurse/patient relationship. Experts within their individual fields confront the challenging realities for both nursing and wider society, as well as the experiences of service users and their partners. Readers are invited to challenge conventions in practice, and to implement individual and organisational change which will enhance the ways in which sexuality is addressed. Key Features: Offers diverse perspectives on sexuality within its historical and cultural context Considers the meaning of sexuality to people in health, illness and disability Examines the influences upon the integration of sexuality within health care practice Includes practical examples of care enhancement Provides recommendations for education and practice development Sexuality and sexual health are not only central elements of holistic care, but also contribute to the effective management of a whole range of sensitive healthcare challenges. The Challenge of Sexuality in Health Care is of direct relevance to undergraduate nursing students, qualified nurses undertaking post-registration courses and nurses in all areas of practice. It will also be a valuable resource for social workers, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, doctors and other health care professionals.Heath, Hazel is the author of 'Challenge of Sexuality in Health Care' with ISBN 9780632048045 and ISBN 0632048042.