Do people attending a same day testing clinic discuss their need for a HIV test with their GP?

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Do people attending a same day testing clinic discuss their need for a HIV test with their GP?

Br J Gen Pract. 1999 Oct;49(447):813-5. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/20343501
Madge S; Jones M; Mocroft A; Wells H; Johnson MA; Department of Thoracic Medicine, Royal Free Hospital, London.

Abstract: In the United Kingdom, people with HIV infection present with advanced disease and general practitioners (GPs) are currently an underused resource for HIV testing. We describe the reasons for using an open-access clinic rather than primary care for testing for HIV. People attending the clinic were asked to complete a questionnaire asking about GP registration, access, and whether HIV testing was discussed in primary care. Despite access to GPs, HIV testing in primary care was rarely discussed. If HIV testing is to move to a general practice setting, GPs could address the issues, such as the recording of sensitive information in notes, future life insurance, and confidentiality, which this report identifies as the main barriers for using primary care.

Keywords: JOURNAL ARTICLE Family Practice Female Great Britain Health Services Accessibility Human HIV Infections/*DIAGNOSIS Male Patient Satisfaction *Physician-Patient Relations Questionnaires Sexuality Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
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