5Ps of Patient Sexual Histories for Medical Professionals

Speakers: Diana Wark and Nolan Hill

In this podcast talk about how to increase comfort around taking a Sexual History. We will outline the 5Ps Approach to Sexual Histories. The goal of the 5Ps is to improve patient health, not simply to solicit full disclosure of sexual practices, especially if patients are not comfortable. Taking a sexual history is an important part of a regular medical

Diana Wark is a Registered Social Worker and has been with the Centre for Sexuality since 2007. Diana has over 25 years of front-line experience working with diverse populations including sexually exploited children and youth, sex workers, persons with disabilities, older adults, parents and natural supports and LGBTQ2S+ community. She is a passionate facilitator that strives to create lively and transformative learning environments for professionals.

Nolan E. Hill is a Training Centre Facilitator at the Centre for Sexuality in Calgary, AB, Canada. In this role, he facilitates professional development workshops for a variety of professionals around topics related to sexual health and sexuality. He brings background in queer health, HIV, and 2SLGBTQ+ community development to his role. He is passionate about health justice and ensuring queer and trans voices are amplified in the health system. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Women’s Studies from the University of Calgary.