Webinar – Introduction to Asking the Question about Sexual Health
May 27, 2025
Arthur Burnett, Daniela Wittmann & Gerald Brock
The recording will be available within one week after the live webinar.
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, MDProfessor Emeritus, Western University, London, Ontario, Canada
Arthur Burnett, MDProfessor of urology at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, USA
Daniela Wittmann, PhD, LMSWAssociate Professor Emerita of Urology, University of Michigan Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
Biopsychosocial Model Cultural Sensitivity Intimacy & Relationships Oncology Care Patient Communication Prostate Cancer Sexual Health
