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Treating Women with Physical Disabilities
August 20, 2009 | 2 Comments
CROWD has a really terrific powerpoint on gynecological consideration in treating women with physical disabilities. I post it here because it’s a great overview of some of the exam techniques that can be useful (a consideration for those of us completing SAFE exams); challenges in identifying STIs and other GYN issues in this population; and potential red flags for physical and sexual abuse. The slides are accompanied by detailed notes, making the whole thing a great educational tool.
I’m also a big fan of some of the work done on this topic by the Wisconsin Coalition Against Sexual Assault; their page has a host of information related to both disability and aging.
Related posts:
- Physical and Sexual Assault of Women with Disabilities
- Violence & Exploitation Against Women & Girls
- Intersection of HIV/AIDS & Violence Against Women
- IBS and Abuse in Women
- Reproductive Justice & Violence Against Women
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Thanks for including information on this topic which is so often under-considered in our practice.
Thank you Jen for recognizing Tiffany, Amy and the great work here in Wisconsin.