The Anatomy of a Hybrid In-Person and Virtual Sexual Health Clinic in Oncology.
Sexual health is compromised by the diagnosis and treatment of virtually all cancer types. Despite the prevalence and negative impact of sexual dysfunction, sexual health clinics are the exception in cancer centers. Consequently, there is a need for effective, efficient, and inclusive sexual health...
| Publicado en: | Current Oncology Vol. 30; no. 2; pp. 2417 - 2429 |
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| Formato: | Journal Article |
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MDPI
Feb2023
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