Sexually Transmitted Infection and Disease Assessment

As a forensic nurse or first responder, we are the source that patients count on for answers. For this reason, we need powerful resources that are easy to use. Sexually Transmitted Infection and Disease Assessment for Health Care Providers and First Responders delivers this in a big way-providing essential and plentiful detail in a naturally intuitive structure. This is the rare combination of breadth, depth, and simplicity. Breadth: covering both common and rare STIs and STDs; depth: providing definitions, pictures, and case examples; and simplicity: each chapter makes sense and provides the information you need, where you expect to find it.

Whether you are an experienced practitioner or new to the field, this text provides evidence-based and current best practices including identification, modes of transmission, symptoms, and treatments of STIs or STDs. This book supports case reviews or serves as a quick reference during patient care. The user-friendly format delivers the information you need quickly and concisely. The value of a simple to use, accurate, and in-depth handbook like this cannot be overstated for the first responder. I recommend having this book readily available in all patient care scenarios.

Sarah Pederson, BSN, RN, SANE-A, SANE-P

Atlanta, Georgia

The Sexually Transmitted Infection and Disease Assessment is a very detailed explanation of sexually transmitted infections. It not only discusses prevalence, epidemiology, assessment, and treatment, but it provides great case studies and provides the reader with the ability to self-evaluate their understanding of the diseases. The tables give you quick references to immunization schedules and illustrations assist the provider in identifying diseases. This is the type of treatise that is so beneficial to front line providers to assist them in medical diagnosis and treatment. This is a "must purchase" for nurses who are pursuing degrees as advanced practice providers.

Barbra A. Bachmeier, JD, MSN, APRN, NP-C, DF-AFN, FAEN

Advanced Practice Provider/Forensic Nurse

Indianapolis, Indiana

Sexually Transmitted Infection and Disease Assessment is an exceptional guide, which offers health care professionals the opportunity to engage in a self-directed or group learning experience in the evaluation for sexually transmitted infections. The thoughtful range and breadth with which each chapter is written provides a comprehensive and detailed understanding of sexually transmitted infections. It affords readers the opportunity to assess case histories and identify treatment options with photographs for reference, demonstrating basic concepts as well as difficult issues. The evaluation exercises included enhance and strengthen abilities in sexually transmitted infection identification, treatment, and follow-up care. This book is an invaluable resource and clearly articulates the highest standards of care for professionals providing sexual health assessments and care to this population.

Sinead Maher, MSc, RM, RNP, RGN

CNS Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner

Sexual Assault Treatment Unit

Cork, Ireland