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Documentation of advice regarding safer sexual practices and partner notification within an HIV clinic

M McNulty1, M Kingston

  • 1Manchester Centre for Sexual Health, The Hathersage Centre, 280 Upper Brook Street, Manchester M13 OFH, UK.

International Journal of STD & AIDS
|March 24, 2009
PubMed

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This audit reviewed HIV patient care regarding sexual health and HIV transmission risk reduction. While national guidelines are generally followed, specific areas for improvement in safer sex practices and partner notification were identified.

Area of Science:

  • Sexual Health
  • HIV Medicine
  • Public Health

Background:

  • National guidelines exist for sexual health care of HIV patients and post-exposure prophylaxis.
  • Recent legal cases prompted specific guidance on discussing HIV transmission and risk reduction with patients.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To audit the advice given to HIV patients on safer sexual practices, STI screening, and partner notification.
  • To assess adherence to national guidelines in clinical practice.

Main Methods:

  • Audit of clinical practice in HIV care settings.
  • Review of advice provided to patients regarding sexual health and transmission risk.

Main Results:

  • Overall adherence to national standards was observed.
  • Identified areas require improvement in delivering sexual health advice and partner notification.

Conclusions:

  • Clinical standards for sexual health care in HIV patients are generally met.
  • Implementing standardized proformas may enhance clinical practice and patient care.

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