{"product_id":"clinical-skills-and-the-male-reproductive-system-paperback-softback-9781394339150","title":"Clinical Skills and the Male Reproductive System (Paperback \/ softback) 9781394339150","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eClinical Skills and the Male Reproductive System\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eIan Peate (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781394339150, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 4 June 2026\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e192 pages\u003cbr\u003e24.3 x 17.1 x 1.6 cm, 0.369 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDevelop essential skills for enhancing male reproductive health, ensuring accurate assessment and patient-focused treatment\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eClinical Skills and the Male Reproductive System\u003c\/i\u003e 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart of \u003ci\u003ePeate’s Clinical Skills\u003c\/i\u003e, 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eClinical Skills and the Male Reproductive System\u003c\/i\u003e equips readers with: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClear explanations of anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology relevant to the male reproductive system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStep-by-step guidance on assessment, examination, and procedural techniques, emphasising best practice and patient safety\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInsights on interpreting findings, recognising abnormalities, and applying knowledge to guide care decisions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGuidance on teamwork, infection prevention and control, documentation, and patient-centred care throughout clinical practice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrategies to explain diagnoses, treatment plans, and care procedures to patients and families, while offering emotional support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eClinical Skills and the Male Reproductive System\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003ePreface viii\u003cbr\u003eAcknowledgements x\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 The Anatomy and Physiology of the Male Reproductive System 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction 1\u003cbr\u003eThe Male Reproductive System 3\u003cbr\u003eSpermatogenesis 6\u003cbr\u003eSperm 7\u003cbr\u003eEpididymis 8\u003cbr\u003eThe Vas Deferens, Spermatic Cord and Ejaculatory Duct 9\u003cbr\u003eThe Seminal Vesicles and Prostate Gland 9\u003cbr\u003eProstate-specific Antigen 11\u003cbr\u003eStructure and Function of the Penis 12\u003cbr\u003eAnatomical Overview 12\u003cbr\u003eVascular and Neural Control of Erection 13\u003cbr\u003eClinical Considerations 14\u003cbr\u003eHormonal Regulation of Male Reproductive Function 14\u003cbr\u003eClinical Considerations 18\u003cbr\u003eonclusion 18\u003cbr\u003eGlossary of Terms 18\u003cbr\u003eMultiple Choice Questions 20\u003cbr\u003eReferences 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2 Engaging with Patients and Assessing the Male Reproductive System 22\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction 22\u003cbr\u003eTrans and Non-binary Patients 23\u003cbr\u003eLanguage and Its Impact 24\u003cbr\u003ePromoting Patient-centred Care 25\u003cbr\u003eCollaborative Relationships 27\u003cbr\u003eCultural Sensitivity 28\u003cbr\u003eHealth Literacy 31\u003cbr\u003eAssessing the Male Reproductive System 32\u003cbr\u003eThe Patient History 33\u003cbr\u003ePhysical Examination 36\u003cbr\u003eTests and Investigations 39\u003cbr\u003eOther Observations 41\u003cbr\u003eClinical Judgement 41\u003cbr\u003eDocumentation 42\u003cbr\u003eConclusion 42\u003cbr\u003eGlossary of Terms 43\u003cbr\u003eMultiple Choice Questions 44\u003cbr\u003eReferences 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3 Health Promotion 48\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction 48\u003cbr\u003eMen's Health and Health Promotion 49\u003cbr\u003eThe Lifespan 50\u003cbr\u003eKey Public Health Issues 51\u003cbr\u003eSocial Determinants of Health and Inequalities 53\u003cbr\u003eThe Role of Healthcare Professionals 54\u003cbr\u003eDigital Health, Media and Community Engagement 59\u003cbr\u003eWorkplaces, Sports Settings and Online Communities 59\u003cbr\u003eConclusion 60\u003cbr\u003eGlossary of Terms 61\u003cbr\u003eMultiple Choice Questions 62\u003cbr\u003eReferences 64\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4 Planning Care: Prostate Cancer Introduction 66\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProstate Cancer 67\u003cbr\u003eTypes of Prostate Cancer 68\u003cbr\u003ePathophysiology of Prostate Cancer 69\u003cbr\u003ePatterns of Spread 71\u003cbr\u003eStaging of Prostate Cancer 72\u003cbr\u003eClinical Features 75\u003cbr\u003eImpact of Advanced Prostate Cancer 77\u003cbr\u003eDiagnosing Prostate Cancer 78\u003cbr\u003eEmerging Tests 79\u003cbr\u003eCommunicating the Diagnosis 79\u003cbr\u003eFamily and Carers 80\u003cbr\u003ePlanning Care 81\u003cbr\u003eManagement Options 82\u003cbr\u003eSide Effects and Palliative Needs 83\u003cbr\u003eInequality in Prostate Cancer 84\u003cbr\u003eConclusion 85\u003cbr\u003eGlossary of Terms 85\u003cbr\u003eMultiple Choice Questions 86\u003cbr\u003eReferences 88\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5 Vital Signs 90\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction 90\u003cbr\u003eVital Signs and Reproductive Health 92\u003cbr\u003eMeasuring and Interpreting Vital Signs 95\u003cbr\u003eDocumentation 96\u003cbr\u003eInterpretation of Data 97\u003cbr\u003eIntegrated Clinical Reasoning 98\u003cbr\u003eGender-sensitive Practice 101\u003cbr\u003eSocial Determinants and Disparities 103\u003cbr\u003eClinical 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