Taking a Sexual History: Best Practices

Med Clin North Am. 2024 Mar;108(2):257-266. doi: 10.1016/j.mcna.2023.09.004. Epub 2023 Oct 30.ABSTRACTRecognizing the holistic definitions of sexual health, health-care providers must approach sexual health history taking with sensitivity, inclusivity, and a trauma-informed perspective. Many versions of what a sexual history should look like exist but certain principles are commonly found. Education of health-care providers on sexual history taking can involve reviewing the components of the sexual history but should also include the importance of using nonstigmatizing language, having a patient-centered approach, and practicing trauma-informed and culturally sensitive care.PMID:38331478 | DOI:10.1016/j.mcna.2023.09.004
Source: The Medical Clinics of North America - Category: General Medicine Authors: Source Type: research