2024-09-05 06:00:07
Currently, and as of January 2022, sexually transmitted infection (STI) screening is available to everyone and is 100% covered, with no prescription or upfront payment required. This is an HIV test. But there will be something new coming soon Sexually transmitted infection screening for people under 26 years of age. This recommendation was made in a decree recently published in the Official Gazette, detailing the sexually transmitted infections that can be screened in laboratories on young patients’ request and without upfront payment. Let’s take stock.
Free screening for 4 sexually transmitted infections for those under 26 years old
In this context Increased sexually transmitted infections (STIs) Within the EU, the Social Security Financing Act last December provided for a new measure on screening young people for these infections. Four of them, including Screening for hepatitis B, syphilis, chlamydia and gonococcal infections is now available upon request in patients under 26 years of age. This screening completely free Will be performed in the Medical Biology Laboratory. No prescription or upfront cost required. The measure echoes HIV screening measures that have been in force since January 2022.
To know! Minor patients must obtain parental consent. If they do not receive this information, they will be referred to the Center for Free Information, Screening and Diagnosis (CeGIDD).
A recent decree published in the Official Gazette details the screening process. Its application will be effective from September 1.
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STI screening in practice
In practice, in order to be able to benefit from screening, patients will be required Complete preliminary questionnaire. What are the goals of a laboratory biologist? Understand their sexual behaviors to be able to guide them to the most relevant screening and the most appropriate self-sampling methods.
The first part of the questionnaire dealt with the symptoms experienced by the patients, their vaccination status and that of their partners. Therefore, it can determine which STI screening is necessary. The second part of the questionnaire inquires about the patient’s sexual intercourse (vaginal, urinary, anal, orogenital) in order to be able to determine the type of sample required (urine, vaginal, anal or pharyngeal autologous sample).
If the patient is asymptomatic, screening may be performed in the following situations:
If the patient has had more than one sexual partner in the past 12 months. Or if he wants to stop using condoms with his/her partner. Or if a partner tests positive for one or more sexually transmitted infections.
If these conditions are not met, screening will not be offered unless the patient specifically requests it.
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Informing and raising awareness among patients about the importance of sexually transmitted infection prevention
Regarding the results, if one or more sexually transmitted infections are positive, the biologist will notify the patient in person or by phone. They will be reported in a report detailing key information relevant to the care delivered within appropriate structures. This report will also be accompanied by prevention message Regarding pregnancy and the risk of transmitting identified sexually transmitted infections to the patient’s sexual partners. If the result is negative, the patient will also be provided with reports and prevention information on STI prevention.
There is no doubt that this new measure will help to detect sexually transmitted infections more widely and earlier so that they can be treated faster and more effectively. Limit contamination risks Within the population!
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Déborah L., Pharm.D.
source
– STI screening for those under 26 years old: 100% covered for hepatitis B, syphilis, chlamydia and gonorrhea, no lab prescription required. www.lequotidiendumedecin.fr. Date viewed: July 24, 2024.
– Order of July 8, 2024, establishing the list of sexually transmitted infections to be screened at the Medical Biology Laboratory at the request of patients and the modalities of these screenings. www.legifrance.gouv.fr. Date viewed: July 24, 2024.
– Free screening for certain sexually transmitted infections (STIs) for people under 26 years old. www.jeunes.gouv.fr. Date viewed: July 24, 2024.
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