Sexual health

Question 1

When can we disclose information on serious communicable diseases?

Answer 1

May disclose to a person who has had close contact with a patient who has a serious communicable disease if we have reason to believe

• the person is at risk of infection that is likely to result in serious harm AND
• the patient has not informed them and cannot be persuaded to do so

Question 2

In what conditions can we disclose information re communication?

Answer 2

Syphilis
HIV
Hep B and C