Sexual and Reproductive Health : A Practical Guide for Primary Care – eBook

Description

Sexual and Reproductive Health in Primary Care is a practical point-of-care resource designed to help primary care clinicians provide effective, inclusive sexual and reproductive healthcare to patients across the lifespan. The book addresses the diverse needs of patients of different ages, sexual orientations, gender identities, and medical backgrounds while providing a health-focused framework for clinical practice.

The book is organized into three parts. Part One presents sexual and reproductive health from a lifespan perspective, covering pediatric patients, adolescents and young adults, adults, and older adults. This approach helps clinicians recognize how sexual and reproductive healthcare needs change throughout different stages of life.

Part Two focuses on common sexual and reproductive health concerns that affect multiple age groups. Topics include contraception and family planning, sexually transmitted infections, cancer screening, and sexual and reproductive health considerations associated with common medical conditions.

Part Three focuses specifically on the sexual and reproductive healthcare needs of transgender and gender-diverse patients. It addresses psychosocial, medical, surgical, and legal considerations while emphasizing respectful and inclusive clinical care.

With its practical organization and broad patient focus, this resource provides primary care clinicians with a framework for delivering inclusive, patient-centered sexual and reproductive healthcare while recognizing the needs and circumstances unique to different populations.