Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) Syndromic Management (AIDSCAP/FHI, 1997, 54 p.): OTHER COMPONENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE STD CASE MANAGEMENT: (introduction...)

Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) Syndromic Management (AIDSCAP/FHI, 1997, 54 p.)

OTHER COMPONENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE STD CASE MANAGEMENT

		*(introduction...)*
		Partner Treatment
		Health Education
		Condom Distribution
		Adding Strategies
		Syphilis Screening and Treatment
		Training

(introduction...)

The syndromic approach to STD case management includes a comprehensive public health approach to patient care. In addition to diagnosis and treatment, comprehensive case management includes partner treatment, health education, and condom education, promotion and distribution. To remind health care workers of these aspects of case management, short messages could be added to the flowchart as shown in Figure 8.

Figure 8

· Counsel regarding sexual risk reduction
· Review compliance with treatment regimen
· Promote condom use
· Encourage partner notification and partner treatment.