----- Original Message ----- From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, June 01, 2002 8:28 AM Subject: Re: OT and sexuality
> In a message dated 05/30/2002 7:39:41 PM Central Daylight Time, > [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > > > > Could your client be experiencing anything like difficulties > > with erection or ejaculation? This would certainly contribute > > to his grief about losses. Might help him to be able to speak > > about it - and it might even have to do with some medication > > > > Suzanne - would you thing it would be better for me to bring this up while he > is showering - because that is the only time the SO isn't right there - not > room for all three of us in the bathroom - or to tell her that I need to > speak to patient privately. Definately the latter - he should be dressed while having this talk. Might it be possible for you to offer them both a one-to-one talk with you, and tell them a day or two before, so they can prepare questions also? I'm sure you have time limits (which I luckily don't have to worry much about in my current job). You could tell them it's very usual to have a few worries and concerns, that are best expressed one-to-one - just so they don't worry if something is wrong. BTW - a client of mine has hit his carers more than once while they helped him with showering (long ago now). Too little room and too little dignity is a dangerous combination, I think.... Best wishes! susanne *********��*********** Unsubscribe? Send a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] In the message's *body*, put the following text: unsubscribe OTlist ** List messages are archived at: http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected] *********��***********
