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

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