title: Assessing patients with actual or potential erectile dysfunction.
abstract: Asking question about sexuality forms part of the nursing assessment but is often overlooked because of the embarrassment of both nurse and patient. However, failure to identify erection problems, either actual or potential, can result in distress, making eventual treatment more difficult. A prompt assessment and referral to an erectile dysfunction clinic are required.
authors.affiliation: City University, Department of Urology, St. Bartholomew's Hospital, London.
authors.forename: Martin J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Steggall
authors.forename: Sandra Y
authors.initials: SY
authors.lastname: Gann
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D007172:Erectile Dysfunction / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000451:nursing* / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009730:Nursing Assessment / Q000379:methods*; D010726:Phosphodiesterase Inhibitors / Q000627:therapeutic use; D012017:Referral and Consultation; D012307:Risk Factors; D014665:Vasodilator Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use
chemical_list: D010726:Phosphodiesterase Inhibitors; D014665:Vasodilator Agents