title: Sexual history taking.
abstract: Including in the routine medical history some basic questions regarding sexual functioning can help to identify persons with sexual problems and to encourage future dialogue. The first step in counseling is to obtain a history of the patient's specific complaint. The aim is to collect pertinent information while creating a climate in which to discuss sexual problems.
authors.affiliation: a University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio.
authors.forename: Harry A
authors.initials: HA
authors.lastname: Croft