Female Sexual Dysfunction: Opening the Door to Communication, Case 2
neuroscienceCME Medical Simulation
Premiere Date: Monday, October 3, 2011This activity offers CE credit for:
- Physicians (CME)
- Nurses (CNE)
- Pharmacists (ACPE)
All other clinicians will receive a Certificate of Attendance stating this activity was certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
Credit Expiration Date:
Wednesday, October 3, 2012
Note: Credit Is No Longer Available
 | Sheryl A. Kingsberg, PhD Clinical Psychologist Chief, Division of Behavioral Medicine Department of OB/GYN University Hospitals Case Medical Center MacDonald Women's Hospital Professor, Department of Reproductive Biology Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine Cleveland, OH |
The determination of hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD) is subjective and can made by a clinician only after taking into account factors that affect sexual functioning such as age, physical condition, and the context of a person's life.(1) Women often present with the complaint of loss of desire, but with very little awareness of how, when, or why this problem occurred. It is therefore of utmost importance that clinicians take the time to document a patient's sexual history.1 Taking even a brief sexual history during a new patient visit is very effective and indicates to the patient that the discussion of sexual concerns is an appropriate and routine component of an office visit, and that their concerns regarding sexual health and/or sexual dysfunction are "normal" and healthy. When physicians share this routine with patients, it can help reduce anxiety and put them at ease. Many health-related conditions, life events, or developmental milestones put patients at higher risk for sexual problems and provide opportunity to inquire about associated changes in sexual function.(1)
This CME Outfitters medical simulation puts you—the life-long learner—in the "driver's seat" as the decision-making clinician who is providing care for a virtual patient across two or three clinical encounters. As such, you have the opportunity to put your knowledge into practice with this virtual patient, and then translate your experience to your practice with actual patients with HSDD.
- Kingsberg S, Althof SE. Evaluation and treatment of female sexual disorders. Int Urogynecol J. 2009;20(Suppl 1):S33-S43.
To provide clinicians with a simulated clinical experience related to the assessment of sexual function as part a routine patient history, and improvement in physician-patient communication pertaining to sexual health.
At the end of this CE activity, participants should be able to:
- Integrate the assessment of sexual function as part of a routine history and physical for all patients.
- Improve physician-patient communication regarding sexual health and sexual dysfunction.
This activity is supported by an independent educational grant from Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Physicians, physician assistants, nurses, nurse practitioners, pharmacists, and other non-physician health care professionals with an interest in women's health and HSDD.
CME Credit (Physicians):
CME Outfitters, LLC, is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
CME Outfitters, LLC, designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Creditâ„¢. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
CNE Credit (Nurses):
Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP 15510, for 1.0 contact hours.
CPE Credit (Pharmacists):
CME Outfitters, LLC, is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. 1.0 contact hours (0.1 CEUs)
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Dr. Kingsberg has disclosed that she receives grants/research support from Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and BioSante Pharmaceuticals. She serves as a consultant to Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Pfizer Inc., Johnson & Johnson Pharmaceutical Research and Development, Viveve, and Trimel Inc. She is a stockholder in Viveve.
Tony Graham, MD (content/peer reviewer) has no disclosures to report.
Ruth Cody, BSN, RN-BC (content/peer reviewer) has no disclosures to report.
Nancy Jennings, MSN, MBA, MHA, RNC (content/peer reviewer) has no disclosures to report.
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