HIV Testing in the ED
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1.
What is your healthcare role?
(Required.)
Nursing staff trained to perform triage
Nursing staff not trained to perform triage
Phlebotomist
HCA
ED technician
ED Doctor (SHO)
ED Doctor (Registrar)
ED Doctor (Consultant)
Other (please specify)
2.
What makes you consider ordering an HIV test? (Tick all that apply)
Signs and symptoms of HIV (cachexia, lymphadenopathy, fatigue)
Risk group (MSM, IVDU)
Sexual history
Pregnant
Indicator condition (TB, lymphoma)
Febrile illness
Respiratory illness
Ethnicity
Other (please specify)
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3.
How often do you order or collect a blood sample for HIV testing?
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Daily
Weekly
Fortnightly
Monthly
Less than monthly
4.
What are the barriers you encounter when ordering or collecting an HIV sample? (Tick all that apply)
Concerns about consent
Concerns about stigmatising patients
Patient capacity
Lack of understanding of indications for testing
Supply of correct blood bottles
Cost to trust
Other (please specify)
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5.
Are you aware of the local and national guidelines surrounding HIV testing in the ED?
(Required.)
Yes
No
I don’t know
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6.
Would you be interested in supporting a QIP on HIV testing in the ED?
(Required.)
Yes (please contact us via email – matilda.fox1@nhs.net)
No
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