Abstract:
:The completeness of a 'first consultation' human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) clinical history before and after the introduction of an HIV proforma was audited by a retrospective case notes review. Twenty key variables considered essential to every history were assessed. There was a significant improvement in the documentation of 14 of the 18 items for men and 14 of the 20 items for women post-proforma with no deterioration in documentation of any of the variables. Our study supports the introduction of a structured 'first consultation' notes proforma for use during consultations with both newly diagnosed HIV-positive patients and those transferring their care from other centres.
journal_name
Int J STD AIDSjournal_title
International journal of STD & AIDSauthors
Natha M,Sheehy C,Pollard M,Pakianathan M,Prime Kdoi
10.1258/ijsa.2007.007174subject
Has Abstractpub_date
2008-02-01 00:00:00pages
127-8issue
2eissn
0956-4624issn
1758-1052journal_volume
19pub_type
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