Question

A 17-year-old Two-Spirit youth presents to a rural clinic requesting STI screening. They have had multiple partners and report prior experiences of discrimination in healthcare settings. What is the most appropriate response?

Accepted Answer

Provide non-judgmental, confidential STI screening, discuss safer sex and PrEP where appropriate, and explicitly address any concerns about discrimination

Answer

Refuse confidential care because parents must be informed first

Answer

Screen only for HIV because other STIs are rare

Answer

Tell them to attend an urban clinic instead because rural services are inadequate

Answer

Advise abstinence and decline to order tests to avoid encouraging sexual activity

Practice question

A 17-year-old Two-Spirit youth presents to a rural clinic requesting STI screening. They have had multiple partners and report prior experiences of discrimination in healthcare settings. What is the most appropriate response?