title: The management of Chlamydia trachomatis in genitourinary medicine clinics: a national audit in 2004.
abstract: The first national audit of the management of Chlamydia trachomatis was undertaken by non-consultant career grade doctors working in genitourinary (GU) medicine clinics in the UK. During the audit period of January--March 2004, 1670 data collection forms were completed (from 830 men and 840 women with chlamydia). In all, 99% (1647) were treated appropriately; 76% (1261) were followed up, of which 12% (154) required re-treatment; 71% (1186) were managed appropriately within four weeks and 942 partners (0.56 per index case) were managed satisfactorily within four weeks of the initial partner notification interview. Partner notification outcomes were significantly more successful when the index patient was followed up (P<0.0001). Outcome standards were not associated with age, gender or sexuality, but were significantly associated with ethnicity (P<0.004). GU medicine clinics are delivering high-quality care and evidence-based national outcome standards are being met.
authors: GUM Dept, Derriford Hospital, Plymouth PL6 8DH, UK. rachel@challenor.biz
authors: Rachel
authors: R
authors: Challenor
authors: Sue
authors: S
authors: Pinsent
authors: Shamala
authors: S
authors: Chandramani
authors: Nick
authors: N
authors: Theobald
authors: David
authors: D
authors: Daniels
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000554:Ambulatory Care Facilities; D002690:Chlamydia Infections / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000453:epidemiology; D002692:Chlamydia trachomatis; D016358:Contact Tracing; D005260:Female; D052776:Female Urogenital Diseases; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D052801:Male Urogenital Diseases; D008485:Medical Audit / Q000592:standards; D008875:Middle Aged; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D006113:United Kingdom / Q000453:epidemiology