Two weeks post discharge, the Specialist Stroke Nurse visits Les for the first time. Both Les and Jean are present.
- The nurse brings up the subject (i.e. gives ‘Permission’) of sex by saying that she was aware that Les had had some concerns regarding sexuality whilst in hospital. She offers to discuss this with them just now.
- Les replies that he has been trying to get settled in back at home and that they haven’t really had time to think about sex yet. He is also finding that he is very tired.
- The nurse reiterates the Limited Information that Les was given in hospital; that it is generally OK to resume sex after stroke. She reassures Les and Jean that matters relating to sexuality can be discussed with her at any time.
Page last reviewed: 10 Feb 2021
