Chlamydia screening in general practice
General practice has an important part to play in the delivery of the National Chlamydia Screening Programme. Between 60 and 75 per cent of young people visit their GP every year and this is an ideal opportunity to offer chlamydia screening.
The offer of screening can come from any one of the practice team, including receptionists, and should be accompanied by appropriate written information such as the NCSP leaflet. In addition GPs can encourage screening by sending information about testing with a link to a website to obtain postal kits or sending out postal kits directly to those on their list in the target age range. Pathways for the management of positives including partner notification should be agreed.
General practitioners may need training to provide chlamydia screening, particularly on methods to raise the importance of screening during non sexual health consultations.
Practices also appreciate regular updating and support and feedback on their performance. This work can be delivered by a GP ‘Clinical Champion’.
A Chlamydia screening module written by Sebastian Kalwij, the NCSP GP Lead, is available via the BMJ learning website. Responses from GPs who have used this since it became available have been very positive. To access this please click here.
General practice has an important part to play in the delivery of the National Chlamydia Screening Programme. Between 60 and 75 per cent of young people visit their GP every year and this is an ideal opportunity to offer chlamydia screening.
The offer of screening can come from any one of the practice team, including receptionists, and should be accompanied by appropriate written information such as the NCSP leaflet. In addition GPs can encourage screening by sending information about testing with a link to a website to obtain postal kits or sending out postal kits directly to those on their list in the target age range. Pathways for the management of positives including partner notification should be agreed.
General practitioners may need training to provide chlamydia screening, particularly on methods to raise the importance of screening during non sexual health consultations.
Practices also appreciate regular updating and support and feedback on their performance. This work can be delivered by a GP ‘Clinical Champion’.
A Chlamydia screening module written by Sebastian Kalwij, the NCSP GP Lead, is available via the BMJ learning website. Responses from GPs who have used this since it became available have been very positive. To access this please click here.
The National Chlamydia Screening Programme (NCSP) is a control and prevention programme targeted at the highest risk group for chlamydia infection in England, young people under 25 who are sexually active.
Chlamydia is often asymptomatic so a large proportion of cases remain undiagnosed, but infection can be diagnosed easily (young people can do the test themselves), and treated effectively.
To find your local Chlamydia Screening Office or to register with us enter your post code or select your region on the map
Chlamydia is often asymptomatic so a large proportion of cases remain undiagnosed, but infection can be diagnosed easily (young people can do the test themselves), and treated effectively.
To find your local Chlamydia Screening Office or to register with us enter your post code or select your region on the map
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