title: Guidelines for assessment and treatment of sexual dysfunction.
abstract: This article presents a diagnostic and treatment planning guide that can be used when a patient complains of a sexual problem. The basic principles are summarized in the form of a grid. The axes of the grid represent "problem focus" and "influencing variables." The grid can be used to aid in diagnosis, to assess the severity of a sexual problem, to suggest a direction for treatment, and to guide referral.
authors.affiliation: Department of Family Practice, University of Minnesota Medical School, Hazel Park Family Medical Center, St. Paul.
authors.forename: M O
authors.initials: MO
authors.lastname: Sanderson
authors.forename: J W
authors.initials: JW
authors.lastname: Maddock
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D006176:Gynecology; D006801:Humans; D008487:Medical History Taking; D012017:Referral and Consultation; D012731:Sex Counseling; D020018:Sexual Dysfunctions, Psychological / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*