STD Expert Hour Webinar – Sexual History Taking
February 6, 2019
Yvonne Piper RN, FNP covers the following learning objectives for this webinar:
- Describe 5 key components of a routine sexual history to reduce infectiousness and decrease STD/HIV transmission
- Demonstrate respectful, non-judgmental communication skills to discuss sexual practices, sexual risks, and risk reduction strategies with patients
- Understand effective methods of dialogue with patients regarding issues of sexual history and sexual behaviors, to improve communication with patients and patient outcomes
- Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of open-ended and closed questions to enhance sexual history taking