[Being a GP] [The GP consultation] [Clinical Ethics and Values] [Evidence based health care] [Clinical Governance] [Equality and diversity]

[Management in primary care] [Information technology] [Research and academic activity]     

[Patient Safety Management] [Healthy living] [Genetics] [Acutely ill People] [Children & Young People] [Older Adults] [Women's health] [Men's health]

[Sexual Health] [Cancer & Palliative Care] [Mental Health Problems] [Drugs and Alcohol] [Learning Disabilities] [Respiratory] [Cardiovascular] [Gastroenterology] [Ophthalmology] [Neurology] [ENT & Facial] [Rheumatology and Trauma] [Dermatology] [Metabolic]                    

[Teaching, mentorship and clinical supervision]

Men's Health  Direct link to the Men's Health curriculum

Material specific for the Nottingham VTS

Relevant texts and resources

• ADLER M. ABC of Sexually Transmitted Diseases (5th edn) London: BMJ Books, 2004

• BAKER P. Real Health for Men London: Vega, 2002

• BANKS D. The Man Manual (a collaboration between Haynes and the Men’s Health Forum) London: Haynes, 2002

• BELFIELD T, CARTER Y, MATTHEWS P, MOSS C, WEYMAN A (eds). The Handbook of Sexual Health in Primary Care (2nd edn) London: FPA, 2006

• BRITISH MEDICAL ASSOCIATION AND ROYAL PHARMACEUTICAL SOCIETY OF GREAT BRITAIN. The British National Formulary 50 London: BMJ Books, 2005

• DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. The National Strategy for Sexual Health and HIV London: Department of Health, 2001

• DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. Effective Sexual Health Promotion: a toolkit for primary care trusts and others working in the field of promoting good sexual health and HIV prevention

• London: Department of Health, 2003

• JONES R, BRITTEN N, CULPEPPER L, et al. (eds). Oxford Textbook of Primary Medical Care Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2004

• TOMLINSON J. ABC of Sexual Health London: BMJ Books, 2002

• WAKLEY G AND CHAMBERS R. Sexual Health Matters in Primary Care Oxford: Radcliffe Medical Press, 2001

• WAKLEY G, CUNNION M, CHAMBERS R. Improving Sexual Health Advice Oxford: Radcliffe Medical Press, 2003

• WARRELL D, COX TM, FIRTH JD, BENZ EJ (eds). Oxford Textbook of Medicine (4th edn) Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2004

Web resources

• International Men’s Health Week. Occurs annually and is synchronised around the world. www.menshealthweek.org/

• The International Society for Men’s Health and Gender  The International Society for Men’s Health and Gender (ISMH) is an international, multidisciplinary, worldwide organisation, dedicated to the rapidly growing field of sex- and gender-specific medicine. The ISMH publishes a monthly newsletter for interested individuals. www.ismh.org/ismh/english/home.htm

• The Men’s Health Forum
  Founded in 1994, this is an independent body that works with a wide range of individuals and organisations. It works for the development of health services that meet men’s needs and to enable men to change their risk-taking behaviours. Its members, partners, staff and executive officers bring a wealth of experience in health care, media, business and grassroots activity. Its vision is a future in which all boys and men in England and Wales have an equal opportunity to attain the highest possible level of health and wellbeing. There are similar men’s health forums in Scotland and Ireland that can be accessed through the main Men’s Health Forum web-site that contains information for professionals and policy-makers, including the UK Projects Database. www.menshealthforum.org.uk

• National Electronic Library for Health and National Electronic Library for Public Health
  The National Electronic Library for Public Health is intended for all public health professionals, many of whom work in local government. It has been developed by the Health Development Agency. www.nelh.nhs.uk/new_users.asp  www.phel.gov.uk/

• Patient UK
  The website has information leaflets on many health topics, and an extensive directory of patient support andself-help groups. In addition, its extensive web directory lists many other sites that provide information and support on specific conditions. www.patient.co.uk

References

• OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS (ONS). Social Focus on Men London: ONS, 2001, www.statistics.gov.uk/downloads/theme_social/Social_Focus_on_Men/SfoM(Final).pdf [accessed January 2007]

• OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS. Living in Britain: results from the 1996 General Household Survey London: The Stationery Office, 1998, and OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS. Living in Britain: results from the 2001 General Household Survey London: The Stationery Office, 2002, quoted on www.menshealthforum.org.uk  [accessed January 2007]

• OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS. NHS GP consultations: (a) percentage of persons who consulted a doctor in the 14 days before interview by sex, age and economic activity status, (b) Average number of consultations per person per year, by sex, age and economic activity status. General Household Survey, 2003, www.statistics.gov.uk/statbase/ssdataset.asp?vlnk=8801&More=Y  [accessed January 2007]

• OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS. Cancer Statistics: registrations 1993 London: The Stationery Office, 1999

• OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS. Cancer Statistics: registrations 2000 London: The Stationery Office, 2003

• DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. Choosing Health: making healthier choices easier London: HMSO, 2004, www.dh.gov.uk/PublicationsAndStatistics/Publications/PublicationsPolicyAndGuidance/PublicationsPolicyAndGuidanceArticle/fs/en?CONTENT_ID=4094550&chk=aN5Cor  [accessed January 2007]

• The 1999 Health Survey for England, www.menshealthforum.org.uk/userpage1.cfm?item_id=1216  [accessed January 2007]

• OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS. Life Expectancy at Birth by Health and Local Authorities London: Office for National Statistics, 2003

• OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS. Cancer – comparative incidence ratios for select sites: by sex and NHS Regional Office area, 1998: Regional Trends 37, www.statistics.gov.uk/StatBase/ssdataset.asp?vlnk=5962&Pos=9&ColRank=2&Rank=160  [accessed January 2007]