A 40-year-old man presents requesting an HIV test. According to national testing guidelines, how should the test be offered?...

Question

A 40-year-old man presents requesting an HIV test. According to national testing guidelines, how should the test be offered?

Accepted Answer

Provide pre-test discussion and obtain informed consent, no need for lengthy counselling

Answer

Only if he exhibits high-risk behaviour

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Mandatory pre-test counselling is required

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Refuse test unless symptomatic

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Restrict testing to specialist clinics only

NICE HIV Testing Guideline MCQ (SBA): HIV