Sex Right and Contraception for Mentally Disable Person
Right to Have Sex: a person with intellectual disability, like any other adult, has the right to make their own decisions. When discuss with her/him, See the person alone for at least part of the consultation. Ask the person’s permission to discuss sexual issue. Use plain language or patient language. Use visual material such as pictures or models as patient may not understand or able to express English.
Contraception: supervised use of oral contraceptives, the subcutaneous progestogen implant or the progestogen containing intrauterine device, although a woman with intellectual disability may need sedation or anaesthesia for insertion. Long term depot medroxyprogesterone acetate is commonly given to women with intellectual disability, but this is associated with weight gain and osteoporosis. All states and territories in Australia have legal restrictions relating to sterilisation for women with intellectual disability: in general, this must be approved by the relevant guardianship authority
Useful link:
https://www.racgp.org.au/download/documents/AFP/2011/April/201104eastgate.pdf
I hope this hint will help you during your PESCI preparation
FOR MORE HITS AND TRICKS Please Join the Last Course Until April (2 extra hours- Early Bird 100 Au$ off Before 20thFeb)
Course date and time
Tuesday 25th Feb to Friday 28th Feb 6pm to 8pm then 9pm to 11pm Sydney time then Monday 2nd March to Thursday 5th March 20th 6pm to 8pm then 9pm to 11pm Sydney time
FEE:950 Au$ if you book after 20th Feb including all bonuses
For Booking please click the lick and pick PESCI 2 weeks course and enjoy your success journey
http://medicalreadyservices.net.au/assessmentcart.php
Group Url: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PESCIPlatform/
Good Luck
Dr Mathew.,