Sexually transmitted infections: Ten common myths
Author(s)
Author(s)
Chuh, A. A. T.
Wong, W. C. W.
Date Issued
2006
Publisher
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners
Journal
Australian Family Physician
Volume
35
Issue
3
Start page
127
End page
129
Abstract
BACKGROUND
The management of sexually transmitted infections serves as a good example of how medical practitioners should offer continuous and ‘whole person’ care to patients and their contacts.
OBJECTIVE
This article discusses 10 myths commonly held by patients with sexually transmitted infections consulting their general practitioners.
DISCUSSION
We stress the importance of risk assessment, patient education, pre- and post-test counselling, assessment of
associated diseases, contact tracing, and modification of health related behaviour in managing patients with sexually transmitted infections.
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No
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