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Webinar – Introduction to Asking the Question about Sexual Health

  May 27, 2025 - 9:00 pm - 10:30 pm

Introduction:

Addressing sexual health is a crucial yet often overlooked aspect of prostate cancer care. This first webinar sets the stage by exploring why healthcare professionals should initiate conversations about sexual health with their patients.Through a real-life patient case, expert insights, and a discussion of key guidelines, this session will highlight the importance of sensitivity to cultural, racial, and sexual orientation differences. Attendees will also be introduced to the biopsychosocial model, which extends beyond biomedical aspects to address the full spectrum of patient needs.Join us to gain practical strategies for engaging in these essential conversations and to preview what’s ahead in this impactful webinar series.

Key Takeaways

  • Recognize the critical importance of initiating conversations about sexual health with prostate cancer patients.
  • Understand the impact of cultural, racial, and sexual orientation differences on these discussions.
  • Learn about the biopsychosocial model and its role in addressing the comprehensive needs of patients beyond just biomedical issues.

Speakers

Gerald Brock, MD

Professor in the Department of Surgery, Division of Urology, at St. Joseph’s Health Centre in London, Ontario, Canada

Arthur Burnett, MD

Professor of urology at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, USA

Daniela Wittmann, PhD, LMSW

Associate Professor Emerita, Urology at the University of Michigan Department of Urology in the University of Michigan Health System, USA

Details

Date:
May 27, 2025
Time:
9:00 pm - 10:30 pm
Event Category:
Website:
https://www.issmmovember.com/webinars/introduction/