HIV testing is needed in mental health settings

2 International evidence indicates that mental health populations have higher rates of undiagnosed HIV and sexual risk taking behaviour than the general population. 3 In the absence of guidelines, most psychiatric trainees (who usually perform physical examination and baseline investigations) lack t...

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Published in:	BMJ (Online) Vol. 349; no. jul30 20; p. g4841
Main Authors:	Hilton, Christopher, Cohen, Alan, Geoghegan, Frank
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	England British Medical Journal Publishing Group 30-07-2014 BMJ Publishing Group LTD
Subjects:	HIV Infections - diagnosis HIV Infections - therapy HIV TESTING Humans Medical tests Mental health Syphilis
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Summary:	2 International evidence indicates that mental health populations have higher rates of undiagnosed HIV and sexual risk taking behaviour than the general population. 3 In the absence of guidelines, most psychiatric trainees (who usually perform physical examination and baseline investigations) lack the knowledge and confidence to offer HIV testing.
ISSN:	0959-8138 1756-1833 1756-1833
DOI:	10.1136/bmj.g4841