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DOI: 10.1177/1479972306076105 © 2007 SAGE Publications
Review Article: Addressing the sexual health of patients with COPD: the needs of the patient and implications for health care professionalsDepartment of Pulmonary Rehabilitation, Glenfield Hospital, Leicester, UK, emma.vincent{at}uhl-tr.nhs.uk
Department of Pulmonary Rehabilitation, Glenfield Hospital, Leicester, UK Sexual expression is an important part of our individual identity and yet, this area is rarely addressed by health professionals. This article will explore the possible reasons for this and will also demonstrate the importance of assessing sexuality in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Chronic Respiratory Disease 2007; 4: 111115
Key Words: COPD pulmonary rehabilitation sexual health
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