Handbook of Contraception and Sexual Health

Offering a comprehensive guide to contraception and sexual health, the new edition of this practical handbook has been fully updated with the latest clinical guidance, research and methods, including new technologies.
Giving clear and detailed information about all contraceptive methods, including how to use them, contra-indications, interactions and common patient anxieties, this guide takes an integrated approach to sexual health. It includes updated chapters on the consultation, person-centred care, anatomy and physiology, and sexually transmitted infections. The new edition adds content on pharmacology for independent prescribers, pornography, trafficking, female genital mutilation (FGM) and other issues related to safeguarding, LGBT sexuality, and new technologies such as apps, online screening kits and SH24.
With plenty of self-assessment exercises, question and answers, and case scenarios, the Handbook of Contraception and Sexual Health is an essential read for all nurses, midwives and allied health professionals working in community health and primary care settings.

List of contents

1.The Consultation  2.Anatomy and Physiology  3.Fertility Awareness  4.Sexually transmitted infections  5.Male Methods 6.Female barrier methods  7.Combined contraceptive pills  8.Progestogen pills  9.Injectable  10.Implants  11.IUD  12.IUS  13.Emergency contraception  14.Sterilisation  15.Preconceptual  16.Pregnancy

Summary

Offering a comprehensive guide to contraception and sexual health, the new edition of this practical handbook has been fully updated. It takes an integrated approach to sexual health, and now includes additional content on pharmacology for independent prescribers, pornography, trafficking, FGM and other issues.

Product details

• Authors: Suzanne Everett, Suzanne (Middlesex University Everett, Everett Suzanne
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 16.07.2020
• EAN: 9781138333789
• ISBN: 978-1-138-33378-9
• No. of pages: 220
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Medicine > General; MEDICAL / Health Care Delivery, MEDICAL / Family & General Practice, MEDICAL / Reproductive Medicine & Technology, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Social Work, MEDICAL / Nursing / Maternity, Perinatal, Women's Health, Public health & preventive medicine, Midwifery, Public health and preventive medicine, Community nursing, Nursing fundamentals and skills, Nursing fundamentals & skills