Sexuality in gynaecological cancer patients
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Sexuality in gynaecological cancer patients

Lynn Holmes , Clinical nurse specialist in gynaeoncology, Castle Hill Hospital, Cottingham
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Sex remains an important contributor to quality of life in many patients with chronic illness and their partners. Thus, addressing sexuality is the responsibility of every healthcare professional. This article describes why one cancer network applied the PLISSIT model to the nursing assessment and intervention of sexuality and cancer as a standard protocol.

Cancer Nursing Practice. 4, 6, 35-39. doi: 10.7748/cnp2005.07.4.6.35.c172

Keywords :

Gynaecological system and disorders - Sexuality - Sexual behaviour

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01 July 2005 / Vol 4 issue 6

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