The patient.

The patient's partner or family.

An insurance company.

A doctor or other healthcare professional.

Employer.

For reassurance of a negative result.

For reassurance of a partner.

For insurance purposes - the risk assessment.

For pre-employment / work visa requirements (e. g. some Arab states).

Because of high-risk lifestyle: are their fears valid?

Because of clinical suspicion.

Of having the test: risk of disclosure to others (unintended or requested)

Of a negative result: will lifestyle change?

Of a positive result: counselling and support and referral.

In the surgery - part of "holistic" care.

In the G U clinic - no record in GP notes (Improved confidentiality or impaired care?)

Three months after risk exposure.

Counselling for having the test is separate from performing the test and accepting responsibility for informing the patient of the result.

Do you have the skills and access to support and follow up to break the news of a positive result?

What should we write in the GP notes?

Can we use the discussion as an opportunity for lifestyle advice - the patient may decide not to proceed and see nobody further?

What does the patient know of HIV and Aids?

Confidentiality - GMC guidelines and booklet.