A 27-year-old man attends a sexual health clinic requesting a full sexual health screen. He has no symptoms. According to UK guidance, what is the mos...

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A 27-year-old man attends a sexual health clinic requesting a full sexual health screen. He has no symptoms. According to UK guidance, what is the most appropriate approach to HIV testing?

Accepted Answer

Offer and recommend an HIV test as a routine part of the screen with informed consent

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Offer HIV testing only if he has specific risk factors

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Do not offer HIV testing in asymptomatic individuals

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Test only if he agrees to provide written consent

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Reserve HIV testing for inpatients only

uk-plab-1 MCQ (SBA): HIV testing and consent

A 27-year-old man attends a sexual health clinic requesting a full sexual health screen. He has no symptoms. According to UK guidance, what is the most appropriate approach to HIV testing?