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Manual of Sexually Transmitted Infections (Record no. 98051)

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020 ## - INTERNATIONAL STANDARD BOOK NUMBER
International Standard Book Number 186156497X
080 ## - UNIVERSAL DECIMAL CLASSIFICATION NUMBER
Universal Decimal Classification number WC140 PEA
100 ## - MAIN ENTRY--PERSONAL NAME
Personal name Peate, I
245 ## - TITLE STATEMENT
Title Manual of Sexually Transmitted Infections
260 ## - PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC. (IMPRINT)
Place of publication, distribution, etc. Philadelphia
Name of publisher, distributor, etc. Whurr
300 ## - PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Extent 191
500 ## - GENERAL NOTE
General note Monograph
520 ## - SUMMARY, ETC.
Summary, etc. There has been an upward trend in reported cases of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in the UK. Nurses and Health Practitioners at all levels need to have an awareness and understanding of STIs and the various issues that surround them. This manual offers a good grounding and insight into many aspects and areas associated with STIs. Using reliable references and the available evidence, the manual itemises changes and improvements that could be made in health care settings in order to help reduce the incidence of STIs and to treat various infections as efficiently as possible. Sexual health must be underpinned by an holistic philosophy, positively endorsing human sexuality and accepting sexual activity as normal and life-enhancing. The manual uses an integrated approach to the contributing factors surrounding STIs and considers the range of influencing dynamics at play. Amongst the various factors discussed, the ethics and legalities of STI-related issues are addressed fully, which will leave the reader confident about where they stand on matters related to patient's with STIs The Manual of Sexually Transmitted Infections is an excellent and reliable reference tool for all health care professionals, working in the primary, secondary, intermediate and tertiary sectors of health care, the independent sector and the National Health Service.
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Topical term or geographic name as entry element Sexually Transmitted Infections
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        Hillingdon Hospitals Library Services (Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation) Hillingdon Hospitals Library Services (Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation) Shelves 15/01/2024   WC140 PEA 30112279 15/01/2024 15/01/2024 Book
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