Addressing sexuality in intensive care: an addition to the curriculum.

A range of views of sexuality is explored, concluding that sexuality is more than sexual orientation. A review of the literature revealed that little attention is given by nurses in intensive care to meeting those needs of patients which relate to their sexuality. Vignettes, taken from practice, are given as examples of where the sexuality of a patient has been a significant element and these are used to examine nurses' attitudes to sexuality. An evaluation of two teaching sessions is given.