Sexual health

Author: Graham A.1

Source: British Journal of General Practice, Volume 54, Number 502, May 2004 , pp. 382-387(6)

Publisher: Royal College of General Practitioners

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Abstract:

In 2001 the government produced the first ever National strategy for sexual health and HIV. The strategy called for a broader role for general practice in the promotion of better sexual health. Surveys undertaken in the United Kingdom (UK) in recent years suggest that more people have more sexual partners than ever before. This has been associated with a rise in sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Screening and testing for Chlamydia trachomatis have become more widespread in the UK.

Risk assessment and sexual history taking are described. They need to be carried out confidentially and non-judgmentally. Confidentiality training for all staff, including a requirement to sign confidentiality statements, is recommended. Partner notification can be done in a variety of different settings including general practice. A new course for those working in primary care has been devised, aiming to equip participants with the basic knowledge, skills, and attitudes for the effective management of STIs.

Document Type: Short communication

Affiliations: 1: Clinical Lecturer, University of Bristol, Bristol

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