A Vital Part of the Medical Interview

Despite the importance of risk assessments, studies consistently demonstrate that providers fail to assess HIV/STD risk.

Several studies suggest that only 40% to 60% of clinicians routinely obtain sexual histories during a general medical examination. In many cases, these sexual histories are too superficial to allow meaningful risk assessment. One group of writers term this failure “sex history dysphoria.”

Available on DVD, HIV/STD Risk Assessment in the Medical Interview demonstrates the skills needed to be comfortable conducting an efficient and accurate HIV/STD risk assessment. Specific attention is given to HIV/STD risk assessment with sexual minorities and adolescents.

All health care providers that interact with patients will find HIV/STD Risk Assessment a valuable addition to their clinical toolkit.

DVD Features

Dramatic Cases. HIV/STD Risk Assessment depicts client-provider interaction, rather than the typical, boring and usually ineffective, talking head format.

Varied Situations. HIV/STD Risk Assessment in the Medical Interview covers many of the most common, and sometimes difficult, situations: MSM, adolescents with parents, reticent patients, and more.

Reference Guide. Clearly written, short, and to the point, summarizing skills and information as well as providing a checklist of areas to address during an effective assessment.