Syphilis discussion – tips & resources to comfortably manage syphilis among patients – podcast 2/3
RACGP - The GP EditionShow Notes
This podcast discusses care for a patient diagnosed with syphilis. You’ll learn approaches to patient engagement (from a GP and patient advocates’ perspectives), clinical and practice tips (particularly for engaging young people and LGBTQIA+ patients) and the resources you’ll need to care for this patient. With syphilis on the rise among the general population in NSW, this podcast equips GPs for the important role you play in preventing infection among your patients and community.
This podcast follows on from the first podcast in the series where a GP, sexual health specialist, nurse practitioner and patient advocates discussing approaches to conversations with patients about STIs and blood-borne viruses.
Listening notes: • Podcast 2 has the same introduction as podcast 1 – suggest skipping and starting at: 05:40 if you have previously heard. • The volume of panellist Dr Kym Collins is low – suggest raising volume
Podcast resources:
NSW Sexual Health Infolink - https://www.shil.nsw.gov.au/
NSW Sexual Health Clinics - https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/sexualhealth/pages/sexual-health-clinics.aspx
STI HIV Testing Tool - NSW Health - http://www.stipu.nsw.gov.au/sti-hiv-testing-tool
ASHM - Decision Making in Syphilis - https://ashm.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/FINALSCREENDecision-makinginsyphilis_V2.2_Nov21-1.pdf
Australian STI Management Guidelines - https://sti.guidelines.org.au/
Australasian Society for HIV, Viral Hepatitis and Sexual Health Medicine (ASHM) - https://www.ashm.org.au/resources/
Let Them Know - https://letthemknow.org.au/
Melbourne Sexual Health Centre - https://www.mshc.org.au/
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