Sexual Health
Core Generalist#
Knowledge#
CG.K.1#
Describe and identify normal genital anatomy
CG.K.2#
Describe the range, epidemiology and prevalence of common sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and those important to identify in the local context
CG.K.1#
Discuss developmental sexuality including physical, emotional and social changes in puberty
CG.K.2#
Explain the psychology relating to sexuality, and management of sexual abuse and violence
CG.K.3#
Describe the basic microbiology and signs and symptoms of STIs including; bacterial, viral, fungal and protozoal infections
CG.K.4#
Explain STI pathology testing, results and interpretation
CG.K.5#
Identify and comply with legal requirements around treatment of minors, age of consent and notification of young people at risk, termination of pregnancy, STIs and sexual assault
CG.K.6#
Describe the role of General Practitioners in contact tracing and the management of partners with STIs
CG.K.7#
Discuss treatment options for common STIs
CG.K.8#
Describe tests of cure and re-infection
CG.K.9#
Explain genital dermatology and common gynaecological/urological problems
Skills#
CG.S.1#
Incorporate sexual history taking into general medical history taking
CG.S.2#
Counsel on sexual health issues including:
- normal sexual activity
- gender and gender dysphoria
- negotiating safe sex
- sexual rights
- contraception
- sexual aging
- sexual dysfunction
CG.S.3#
Diagnose and manage sexually transmitted infections including:
- Syphilis
- Gonorrhoea
- Chlamydia
- Trichomoniasis
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) and Genital Warts
- Herpes Simplex
- HIV/AIDS
CG.S.4#
Provide opportunistic STI testing to patients at risk:
- provide pre-test counselling and education for STIs
- perform examinations in a sensitive manner
CG.S.5#
Perform basic procedures for the diagnosis of STIs:
- specimen collection for screening test/s
- conducting an examination for STIs
CG.S.6#
Provide in sexual assault cases:
- evidence collecting
- prophylactic treatment such as antiretrovirals
- psychological safety
- emergency contraception
Attributes#
At.8#
Honesty
At.20#
Sensitivity
At.1#
Accountability