Can an asymptomatic screening pathway for men who have sex with men be introduced safely at a level 3 sexual health service in the UK

摘要: SummaryTo manage the rising demand on sexual health services in UK, many clinics have introduced asymptomatic screening pathways for heterosexuals, which omit examination. In men who sex with however of extragenital sites poses additional challenges. This study aimed to establish whether omitting examination would lead clinically significant diagnoses being missed. The notes all attended a UK level 3 clinic between 1 July 2011 and 30 June 2012 were retrospectively reviewed. Exclusion criteria included HIV-positive patients attending HIV-related care, attendances follow-up consultations not requiring full screen, symptomatic patients, contacts sexually transmitted infections requesting an or repeat prescription regularly used medication. all, 920 occurred during 12 months, 893 reviewed; 476 (53.3%) co...