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What are the '5 Ps' of sexual health information that should be collected during patient assessment?
The '5 Ps' of sexual health information to collect during patient assessment are: Partners, Practices, Protection from STIs, Past history of STIs, and Prevention of pregnancy.
Key points
- Collect data on sexual health as part of routine assessment.
- The '5 Ps' include: Partners, Practices, Protection from STIs, Past history of STIs, and Prevention of pregnancy.
- Gathering this information can be sensitive and requires tactful communication.
Source:Medical-surgical nursing: concepts and practice by Dallred ...· Care of Patients With Sexually Transmitted Infections· p. 1526–1604
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