Dr. Grace Blodgett grew up in the outskirts of London, England, and attended nursing school at The Royal London Hospital. After emigrating to the U.S. at the end of 1967, she worked as a staff nurse at Columbia Presbyterian Hospital, until she was promoted to a head nurse position there a few years later. If you've ever gone into your physician for a check-up, you might feel a little intimidated when your doctor asks you questions about your sexual health.
You might not want to be honest or disclose information about your sexual health, because you don't think it's relevant or important.
However, that's far from the truth.
Healthcare professionals should learn how to recognize, acknowledge, and reduce the sexual problems of their patients.
This can result in fewer sexually transmitted diseases, less sexual discrimination, and an overall better understanding of sexuality.
Grace Blodgett, PhD, joins Melanie Cole, MS, to discuss what doctors should know about their patients' sexual health.
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What Healthcare Providers Should Know About Patients' Sexual Problems
Guest
: Grace Blodgett, PhD
From the Show: Health Radio
Summary: Your doctor should be treating patients of all ages, backgrounds, and sexual orientation with respect, both inside and outside the healthcare arena.
Air Date: 10/9/15
Duration: 10
Host: Melanie Cole, MS
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