Clinical Skills and the Male Reproductive System

1. Auflage 2026
ISBN: 978-1-394-33915-0
Verlag: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Buch, Englisch, 192 Seiten, Format (B × H): 244 mm x 170 mm, Gewicht: 378 g

Reihe: Peate's Clinical Skills

Develop essential skills for enhancing male reproductive health, ensuring accurate assessment and patient-focused treatment

Clinical Skills and the Male Reproductive System delivers a structured approach to understanding and mastering the clinical assessment and procedural skills that are essential for delivering safe, effective and compassionate care for patients with conditions affecting the male reproductive system.

Part of Peate’s Clinical Skills, a 12-book series that combines knowledge of human anatomy and physiology with practical, confident clinical skills, this volume is organised into chapters covering how to engage with patients, assessing the male reproductive system, health promotion, planning care for prostate cancer, vital signs, examination of the prostate gland, STI screening, and specimen collection.

Clinical Skills and the Male Reproductive System equips readers with: - Clear explanations of anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology relevant to the male reproductive system
- Step-by-step guidance on assessment, examination, and procedural techniques, emphasising best practice and patient safety
- Insights on interpreting findings, recognising abnormalities, and applying knowledge to guide care decisions
- Guidance on teamwork, infection prevention and control, documentation, and patient-centred care throughout clinical practice
- Strategies to explain diagnoses, treatment plans, and care procedures to patients and families, while offering emotional support

Clinical Skills and the Male Reproductive System is an essential resource for all healthcare and social care students—including those returning to practice and newly qualified practitioners—who manage patients with male reproductive conditions and seek practical ways to deliver a higher standard of care.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Peate, Ian

Fachgebiete

• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Pflege Ausbildung in der Pflege
• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Pflege Krankenpflege
• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Vorklinische Medizin: Grundlagenfächer Anatomie

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Preface viii
Acknowledgements x

1 The Anatomy and Physiology of the Male Reproductive System 1
Introduction 1
The Male Reproductive System 3
Spermatogenesis 6
Sperm 7
Epididymis 8
The Vas Deferens, Spermatic Cord and Ejaculatory Duct 9
The Seminal Vesicles and Prostate Gland 9
Prostate-specific Antigen 11
Structure and Function of the Penis 12
Anatomical Overview 12
Vascular and Neural Control of Erection 13
Clinical Considerations 14
Hormonal Regulation of Male Reproductive Function 14
Clinical Considerations 18
onclusion 18
Glossary of Terms 18
Multiple Choice Questions 20
References 21

2 Engaging with Patients and Assessing the Male Reproductive System 22
Introduction 22
Trans and Non-binary Patients 23
Language and Its Impact 24
Promoting Patient-centred Care 25
Collaborative Relationships 27
Cultural Sensitivity 28
Health Literacy 31
Assessing the Male Reproductive System 32
The Patient History 33
Physical Examination 36
Tests and Investigations 39
Other Observations 41
Clinical Judgement 41
Documentation 42
Conclusion 42
Glossary of Terms 43
Multiple Choice Questions 44
References 46

3 Health Promotion 48
Introduction 48
Men's Health and Health Promotion 49
The Lifespan 50
Key Public Health Issues 51
Social Determinants of Health and Inequalities 53
The Role of Healthcare Professionals 54
Digital Health, Media and Community Engagement 59
Workplaces, Sports Settings and Online Communities 59
Conclusion 60
Glossary of Terms 61
Multiple Choice Questions 62
References 64

4 Planning Care: Prostate Cancer Introduction 66
Prostate Cancer 67
Types of Prostate Cancer 68
Pathophysiology of Prostate Cancer 69
Patterns of Spread 71
Staging of Prostate Cancer 72
Clinical Features 75
Impact of Advanced Prostate Cancer 77
Diagnosing Prostate Cancer 78
Emerging Tests 79
Communicating the Diagnosis 79
Family and Carers 80
Planning Care 81
Management Options 82
Side Effects and Palliative Needs 83
Inequality in Prostate Cancer 84
Conclusion 85
Glossary of Terms 85
Multiple Choice Questions 86
References 88

5 Vital Signs 90
Introduction 90
Vital Signs and Reproductive Health 92
Measuring and Interpreting Vital Signs 95
Documentation 96
Interpretation of Data 97
Integrated Clinical Reasoning 98
Gender-sensitive Practice 101
Social Determinants and Disparities 103
Clinical Implications 107
Digital Tools 107
Conclusion 108
Glossary of Terms 108
Multiple Choice Questions 109
References 111

6 Examination of the Prostate Gland 113
Introduction 113
Anatomy and Physiology Overview 115
Clinical Indications and Contraindications 118
Communication and Preparation 119
Example Phrasing 119
Patient Positioning 120 Procedure 123 Complementary Investigations 127
Biopsy Techniques and Risk Considerations 127
Future Directions in Prostate Assessment 128
Managing Embarrassment 129
Conclusion 130
Glossary of Terms 130
Multiple Choice Questions 131
References 132

7 Sexually Transmitted Infection Screening 134
A Note on Terms 134
Introduction 134
Principles of STI screening in Men 135
Target Populations 137
Legal, Ethical and Cultural Considerations 137
Skills and STI Screening 139
Communication Skills 140
Clinical Assessment 142
General Physical Examination 142
Male Genital Examination 142
Practical Skills Focus 144
Diagnostic Skills 145
Laboratory Methods 147
Results 147
Health Promotion 148
Conclusion 149
Glossary of Terms 150
Multiple Choice Questions 151
References 152

8 Specimen Collection 154
Introduction 154
Principles of Specimen Collection 155
Infection Prevention and Control 155
Consent and Ethical Considerations 158
Communication and Patient Engagement 158
Sample Handling and Transport 158
Semen Collection 159
Urine and Urethral Swabs 163
Blood Samples 166
Documentation, Labelling and Quality Assurance 170
Conclusion 172
Glossary of Terms 172
Multiple Choice Questions 173
References 175

MCQ Answers 176
Index 177

Über Autor(innen)

IAN PEATE is a Visiting Professor at Northumbria University and Buckinghamshire New University and a Senior Clinical Fellow at the University of Hertfordshire. He is also the Editor-in-Chief of the British Journal of Nursing, and Consultant Editor of the Journal of Paramedic Practice and the International Journal of Advancing Practice.