Sexuality and Medicine

Volume I: Conceptual Roots

Nonfiction, Health & Well Being, Medical, Reference, Ethics, Public Health, Religion & Spirituality, Philosophy
Cover of the book Sexuality and Medicine by , Springer Netherlands
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: ISBN: 9789400937253
Publisher: Springer Netherlands Publication: December 6, 2012
Imprint: Springer Language: English
Author:
ISBN: 9789400937253
Publisher: Springer Netherlands
Publication: December 6, 2012
Imprint: Springer
Language: English

When confronted by the concerns of human sexual function or dys­ function, American medicine finds itself well impaled on the horns of a dilemma. Currently it is acceptable medical practice to treat sexual dysfunctions, disorders, or dissatisfactions that arise from psy­ chogenic etiologies, endocrine imbalances, neurologic defects or are side effects of necessary medication regimes. In addition, implanta­ tion of penile prostheses in cases of organic impotence is an increas­ ingly popular surgical procedure. These clinical approaches to sexual inadequacies, accepted by medicine since 1970, represent one horn of the dilemma. The opposite horn pictures the medical profession firmly backed into a corner by cultural influences. For example, when hospital admissions occur, a significant portion of the routine medical history is the section on system review. A few questions are asked about the cardio-respiratory, the genito-urinary, and the gastro-intestinal sys­ tems. But in a preponderance of hospitals no questions are permitted or, if raised, answers are not recorded about human sexual functioning. Physicians tend to forget that they are victims of cultural imposition first and of professional training a distant second.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

When confronted by the concerns of human sexual function or dys­ function, American medicine finds itself well impaled on the horns of a dilemma. Currently it is acceptable medical practice to treat sexual dysfunctions, disorders, or dissatisfactions that arise from psy­ chogenic etiologies, endocrine imbalances, neurologic defects or are side effects of necessary medication regimes. In addition, implanta­ tion of penile prostheses in cases of organic impotence is an increas­ ingly popular surgical procedure. These clinical approaches to sexual inadequacies, accepted by medicine since 1970, represent one horn of the dilemma. The opposite horn pictures the medical profession firmly backed into a corner by cultural influences. For example, when hospital admissions occur, a significant portion of the routine medical history is the section on system review. A few questions are asked about the cardio-respiratory, the genito-urinary, and the gastro-intestinal sys­ tems. But in a preponderance of hospitals no questions are permitted or, if raised, answers are not recorded about human sexual functioning. Physicians tend to forget that they are victims of cultural imposition first and of professional training a distant second.

More books from Springer Netherlands

Cover of the book In the Scope of Logic, Methodology and Philosophy of Science by
Cover of the book Mountain Weather Research and Forecasting by
Cover of the book Neurotransmitters and Drugs by
Cover of the book The Difficult Flowering of Surinam by
Cover of the book World Population Policies by
Cover of the book Jordan: A Study in Political Development (1921–1965) by
Cover of the book Evaluation in Decision Making by
Cover of the book Husserl and Analytic Philosophy by
Cover of the book Hans Reichenbach by
Cover of the book Renal Failure by
Cover of the book The Nature of the Creative Process in Art by
Cover of the book The Socioecological Educator by
Cover of the book Respiratory Regulation - Clinical Advances by
Cover of the book Family Formation in 21st Century Australia by
Cover of the book Diabetes Explained by
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy