Postgraduate - UnitMCM9301 - Women's sexual and reproductive health in general practice

On completion of this course you should:

1. Demonstrate improved knowledge and insight into womens health;
2. Respond sensitively and competently to womens sexual and reproductive health issues in the general practice context;
3. Critically appraise the controversial issues related to sexual and reproductive health;
4. Have an appreciation of the psychosocial context of women's sexual and reproductive health;
5. Be aware of current evidence and guidelines in relation to womens sexual and reproductive health;
6. Describe normal pubertal development and appropriately manage primary amenorrhoea and dysfunctional uterine bleeding in adolescence
7. Have a good working knowledge of the advantages and disadvantages of different forms of contraception, as well as know the indications, adverse effects and contraindications of their use;
8. Recognise the issues involved in women deliberating over proceeding with a termination of pregnancy and know how to counsel them in a non judgemental way;
9. Diagnose and manage sexually transmitted diseases and effectively counsel patients regarding sage sex, recognising and addressing barriers to safe sex practice;
10. Proactively provide preconception care and be able to manage early pregnancy loss and couples attending your practice with subfertility;
11. Understand the principles behind cervical and breast cancer screening and know how to manage abnormal smears;
12. Describe the research base relevant to hormone replacement therapy and be confident managing common menopausal symptoms and osteoporosis;
13. Have an appreciation of issues involved in sexuality and be able to counsel women about commonly encountered sexual problems;
14. Appreciate the prevalence of violence against women, understand the physical and psychological consequences of it and be able to counsel women appropriately when these issues are disclosed.