Gynecologic Conditions
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Consider a female complaining of vaginal discharge.
Describe key signs and symptoms that were consistent with a sexually transmitted infection (STI) versus a non-STI related infection.
If patient is diagnosed with an STI, describe your experience in telling the patient that she had an STI, as well as the patient’s reaction to the diagnosis.
Explain how the diagnosis might impact the patient’s life short-term and long-term.
Include an explanation of the patient’s medical history, drug therapy and treatments, and follow-up care.
Schuiling, K. D., & Likis, F. E. (2017). Women’s gynecologic health (3rd ed.). Burlington, MA: Jones and Bartlett Publishers.
Chapter 10, “Sexuality and Sexual Health” (pp. 191-206)
Tharpe, N. L., Farley, C., & Jordan, R. G. (2017). Clinical practice guidelines for midwifery & women’s health (5th ed.). Burlington, MA: Jones & Bartlett Publishers.