ASHM Report Back
Clinical posts from members and guests of the Australasian Society for HIV, Viral Hepatitis and Sexual Health Medicine (ASHM) from various international medical and scientific conferences on HIV, AIDS, viral hepatitis, and sexual health.
Barriers And Facilitators Relevant To An HIV-Testing Clinic Model Among Chinese And Thai MSM At Sydney Sexual Health Centre (SSHC)
Barriers And Facilitators Relevant To An HIV-Testing Clinic Model Among Chinese And Thai MSM At Sydney Sexual Health Centre (SSHC)
Dr Mcnulty talked about a decrease in HIV diagnosis in Australian born MSM but with no change in non-Australian MSM. She stated the Sydney Sexual health center is increasing its testing options which are free, far from being judgemental with expert staff who are confidentiality conscious. The center introduced the express clinic to overcome waiting times. They complete a number of questions on the computer with a brief encounter with a nurse.It attracted a hard to reach people born overseas although she was quick to explore more testing options with emphasis on confidentiality, free and non-judgemental services.