Accessing Care in the Sexual Health Clinic Flashcards

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What are benefits of partner notification?

A

Effective form of case finding
Cost effective
Early diagnosis reduces morbidity/mortality
Reduces incidence of STI in community

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What is the partner notification look back periods for Chlamydia?

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Male urethra - 4 weeks

Any other infection is 6 months

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What is the partner notification look back periods for Gonorrhoea?

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Male urethra - 2 weeks

Any other infection - 3 months

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4
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What is the partner notification look back periods for non-specific urethritis?

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4 weeks

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What is the partner notification look back periods for Trichomonas vaginalis?

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4 weeks

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What is the partner notification look back periods for Epididymitis?

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as XT/GC or if negative, 6 months

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What is the partner notification look back periods for PID?

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as CT/GC or of negative, 6 months

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What is the partner notification look back periods for HIV?

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3 months before negative test or before most likely time of infection

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What is the partner notification look back periods for syphilis?

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Primary - 90 days
Secondary - 2 years
Other infections - 3 months before most recent -ve test

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10
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What infections is partner notification not needed for?

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Warts
Herpes
Vaginal thrush
Bacterial vaginosis

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What are the 3 methods of partner notification?

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Patient referral
Provider referral
Provisional referral

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12
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What is the definition of rape?

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Penetration of the vagina, anus or mouth without consent (Sexual Offences (Scotland) Act 2009)

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13
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When is consent invalidated?

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Incapacitated by alcohol or drugs
Incarcerated
Violence or threat of violence

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14
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What issues can arise from rape?

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Injuries
Unwanted pregnancy
STI
Psychological damage e.g. PTSD, anxiety/depression, psychosexual morbidity

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15
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What should be done regarding a recent rape?

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Consider forensic examination
Immediate safety
Injuries
HBV vaccination
Consider PEPSE
STI/pregnancy care
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16
Q

What is the long term management of rape?

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Screening for STI's
Assessment of coping abilities
PTSD
HBV vaccines if indicated
Practical and psychosocial support
17
Q

Give some examples of Gender Based Violence

A
Domestic abuse
Rape and sexual abuse
Childhood sexual abuse
Commercial sexual exploitation
Stalking/harassment
Harmful traditional practices
18
Q

What factors increase gender based violence incidences?

A

Disability
Pregnancy
Addictions
HIV

19
Q

How can you help someone directly in a clinic setting?

A
Ask directly
Listen to patient
Assess safety
Offer assistance if wanted
Consider child protection