Sexually transmitted infections--ten common myths.
BACKGROUND The management of sexually transmitted infections serves as a good example of how medical practitioners should offer continuous and 'whole person' care to patients and their contacts.


OBJECTIVE
This article discusses 10 myths commonly held by patients with sexually transmitted infections consulting their general practitioners.


CONCLUSIONS
We stress the importance of risk assessment, patient education, pre- and post-test counselling, assessment of associated diseases, contact tracing, and modification of health related behaviour in managing patients with sexually transmitted infections.
Chuh
Antonio A T
AA
Department of Community and Family Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Prince of Wales Hospital, Shatin, Hong Kong. achuh@iohk.com
Wong
William C W
WC
Lee
Albert
A
D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D009229:Mythology; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D010821:Physicians, Family; D012736:Sex Education; D012749:Sexually Transmitted Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy* / Q000635:transmission*