Opt Out Approach Hiv Testing. Hiv prevention counseling should not be a requirement for hiv testing. Annual testing recommended for those at high risk.
Explicitly refuse an hiv test. “would you like a test today?” hiv testing was sought by 51.3% of patients when this ‘active choice’ approach was taken. A randomised clinical trial of 4,800 patients.
Our work shows that a small unobtrusive change in ssp policy can lead to major downstream effects on community health of pwid.
The study, which involved 4 800 patients seen in the emergency department, is the first randomized controlled trial to evaluate consent for hiv testing. The utility of this approach in eds remains unknown. Call our team or book online Ad same day private, discreet appointments available.
