Sexual health / consent Flashcards
1
Q
Chlamydia partner notification timeframe?
A
- male (urethral symptoms) = 4weeks
- male (asymptomatic, another site) = 6mths
2
Q
Gonorrhoea partner notification timeline?
A
- male (urethral symptoms) = 2wks
- male (asymptomatic, another site) = 3mnths
3
Q
Prevention of STIs?
A
- Condoms
- Vaccination
- Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP)
- Post-exposure prophylaxis (PEPSE)
4
Q
What must consent be?
A
- clear
- ongoing
- coherent
- voluntary
5
Q
Age of sexual consent
A
- 16yrs
6
Q
What guidelines are used to assess a YPs ability to consent to sexual activity?
A
- Fraser guidelines
7
Q
When would the fraser guidelines be used?
A
- YP < 16yrs
- contraception
- sti prevention or treatment
- abortion
8
Q
5 criteria of the fraser guidelines?
A
- understands advice
- parents involvement
- suffering likely if no sexual health advice or support provided
- sex will start or continue anyway
- YPs best interest
9
Q
What is the Gillick competency
A
- YP (<16yrs) ability to consent to general medical treatment
- fraser = sexual interaction consent
