title: Risk assessment, screening and the subsequent management of STIs.
abstract: Sexually transmitted infections can present with symptoms similar to a range of conditions, so patients with possible signs of an STI should undergo a risk assessment to facilitate a definitive diagnosis. The second article in this series looks at why patients may be reluctant to seek help from specialist services and describes how nurses should approach treatment and follow-up.
authors.affiliation: Kennet and North Wiltshire Primary Care Trust, Chippenham, Wiltshire.
authors.forename: Robert
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Irwin
mesh_terms: D016358:Contact Tracing / Q000379:methods; D005260:Female; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008403:Mass Screening / Q000379:methods; D010349:Patient Compliance; D010353:Patient Education as Topic / Q000379:methods; D018570:Risk Assessment / Q000379:methods; D012749:Sexually Transmitted Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000451:nursing* / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000635:transmission