Proactive Sexual Health Discussion — SCE Palliative Medicine MCQ
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Correct answer: B — Explore her priorities and barriers, then offer tailored advice or referral
Illness can affect sexual function, body image, roles, closeness and practical communication. The clinician should give permission to discuss the concern, clarify the patient’s priorities, assess modifiable symptom and equipment barriers, and offer information or specialist input if wanted. Capacity and consent remain with the patient; neither avoidance nor automatic referral replaces an individual conversation.
Reference: NICE NG42: Motor neurone disease—assessment and management: https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng42/chapter/Recommendations