S3E2 - STI Contact Tracing in General Practice

<p><strong>Welcome to Season 3 of AMC Clinical Deep Dive! </strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Contact tracing</strong> is a critical process for breaking the chain of infection, preventing re-infection, and avoiding long-term health complications. This episode breaks down the <strong>ASHM Guidelines</strong> for identifying at-risk sexual and injecting partners. Learn essential OSCE steps: calculating the tracing window, offering a choice between <strong>patient-led or provider-initiated referral</strong>, and utilising anonymous notification tools like <strong>Let Them Know</strong>. We also address complex scenarios involving <strong>domestic violence and pregnancy</strong> where clinician-led anonymous tracing is the &quot;best option&quot; for safety. Deliver a professional and collaborative management plan today!</p><p><br></p><p>#AMCClinicalExam #STIContactTracing #OSCE #IMGAustralia #ASHMGuidelines #SexualHealth #PatientCenteredCare #Sexual#History #LetThemKnow</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Pro Tip:</strong> In your OSCE, never just tell the patient to &quot;tell their partners.&quot; High-scoring candidates demonstrate <strong>shared decision-making</strong> by offering a choice of methods and explicitly mentioning <strong>anonymous provider-initiated referral</strong>. Mentioning that you would seek <strong>specialist advice</strong> for complex situations like domestic violence or syphilis in pregnancy demonstrates the high-level safety awareness and clinical reasoning examiners are looking for!</p><p><br></p><p>🎧 <a href="https://apwix.com/100509">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> Episodes in <a href="https://apwix.com/100509">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠<strong>Season 1</strong>⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> (<em>150 clinical scenarios</em>) have been indexed by <strong>topic</strong>, <strong>patient group</strong>, <strong>discipline</strong>, <strong>setting</strong>, and more to support targeted learning. Use the filters to locate discussions relevant to your study or clinical training.</p>