S3E3 - Asymptomatic STI Screening

<p><strong>Welcome to Season 3 of AMC Clinical Deep Dive! </strong></p><p><br></p><p>This episode deconstructs the <strong>ASHM Standard Asymptomatic Check-up</strong> guidelines, essential for any IMG&#39;s OSCE toolkit. We explore how to identify at-risk populations—from new sexual partners to specific subpopulations like MSM and sex workers. Learn the mandatory &quot;Big Four&quot; testing battery: <strong>HIV and Syphilis</strong> serology for everyone, plus <strong>Chlamydia and Gonorrhoea</strong> NAAT. We compare specimen sensitivity—explaining why <strong>self-collected vaginal swabs</strong> are the &quot;specimen of choice&quot; over urine—and when to include extragenital swabs. Master window periods, Hep B status checks, and PrEP discussions to deliver a high-scoring, patient-centred plan!</p><p><br></p><p>#AMCClinicalExam #AsymptomaticSTICheck #ChlamydiaNAAT #IMGAustralia #OSCE #HIVTesting #SyphilisSerology #SexualHealthHistory #NAATTesting</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Pro Tip:</strong> In your OSCE, never forget that <strong>all STI testing must include HIV and syphilis</strong>. A common mistake is only testing for &quot;the drips&quot; (Chlamydia/Gonorrhoea). Furthermore, explicitly stating that a <strong>self-collected vaginal swab</strong> is more sensitive than a urine sample demonstrates the high-level clinical knowledge examiners expect. Don&#39;t forget to offer <strong>condoms and discuss PrEP</strong> at the end of the consult to secure those final prevention marks!</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>