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- Title
Assessing the managing FGM in the practice.
- Authors
Momoh, Comfort
- Abstract
The article discusses female genital mutilation (FGM) and the role of practice nurses in identifying and providing care for victims and those at risk. Topics discussed include a definition of FGM, complications of the procedure including gynecological complications, psychosexual problems, and urinary problems. It mentions the scale of FGM cases in Great Britain, laws and information on the "Multi-Agency Practice Guidelines: Female Genital Mutilation" released by the government.
- Subjects
UNITED Kingdom; FEMALE reproductive organs; FEMALE genital mutilation laws; CHILD abuse; FEMALE genital mutilation; MEDICAL office nursing; MEDICAL protocols; NURSES; NURSING practice; PATIENT safety; WOMEN'S health; INFORMATION resources; GYNECOLOGIC care; CULTURAL values; OCCUPATIONAL roles; WOUNDS &; injuries
- Publication
Practice Nursing, 2014, Vol 25, Issue 11, p533
- ISSN
0964-9271
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.12968/pnur.2014.25.11.533