title: Patient assessment and care planning: sexuality.
abstract: In this article the author examines the purpose of discussing relationships and sexuality at initial patient assessment. Issues such as confidentiality, referral to specialist services and, most importantly, the benefit to the patient are discussed. The article begins with a definition of sexuality and describes a problem-solving approach which, with training, would enable nurses to address a patient's sexual and relationship difficulties knowing there is appropriate help available.
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Gregory
mesh_terms: D003219:Confidentiality; D006801:Humans; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D019529:Sexuality