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Information-giving practice: an audit of patients attending a GUM clinic

08 November 2000

Nursing Standard

Art & Science

Aim Patients are known to have difficulty assimilating information about diagnosis and treatment given verbally during consultations with healthcare professionals....

Chlamydia trachomatis: symptoms and consequences

27 November 1996

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Sexual health

In developed countries, chlamydia trachomatis (CT) is now the most common of all sexually transmitted conditions (Adler 1990, Eley 1995, Meyer et al 1994, Welch...

Aetiology, treatment and control of gonorrhoea

20 November 1996

Nursing Standard

Sexual health

The range and variety of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and conditions are increasing. There are now more than 50 diseases and syndromes classified as STDs...

Promoting sexual health:practical guidance on male condom use

23 January 2007

Nursing Standard

Learning zone

Condoms are the only form of contraception that, when used correctly, can reduce the risk of pregnancy and transmission of sexually transmitted infections. This...

Sexually transmitted diseases

04 August 1999

Nursing Standard

CPD

Simon Wright discusses four sexually transmitted diseases commonly seen at sexual health clinics. He describes the management issues involved and ways in which...

Sexual health: meeting adolescents’ needs

28 July 2004

Nursing Standard

Art & Science

Background The UK has the highest rate of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), especially among young people, in western Europe. Knowledge of what influences...

Patient group directions in nurse-led sexual health clinics

31 October 2001

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Art & Science

Background This article details an audit of the supply of medications by specialist nurses at a genitourinary medicine clinic. Conclusion The use of patient group...

Nurse-directed services in genitourinary medicine

27 November 2002

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Art & Science

Background Experienced nurses in a genitourinary medicine (GUM) department were given further training to enable them to take a medical and presenting sexual history...

Improving care for patients with sexually transmitted infections in South Africa

06 November 2002

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Art & Science

Aim To assess the quality of integrated sexually transmitted infection (STI) services in primary health care. Method A two-page questionnaire, in collaboration with...

Perceptions of men’s sexual health behaviour

28 February 2001

Nursing Standard

Art & Science

Aim The aim of the pilot study was to explore lay and professional perceptions of men’s sexual health behaviour and the factors affecting risk in relation to...

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