Expert Advisory Group on AIDS Providing expert scientific advice on HIV Change to recommended regimen for post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) EAGA was asked to review its recommended regimen for occupational post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) in light of new evidence. When the PEP regimen was last changed, it was agreed that consistency should be maintained with the recommended … [Read more...]
Barrier Methods for Contraception and STI Prevention – August 2012
This Faculty of Sexual & Reproductive Healthcare (FSRH) guidance document is an update of two previous FSRH guidance documents on Male and Female Condoms and Female Barrier Methods published in 2007. The document provides evidence-based recommendations and good practice points for health professionals on the use of barrier methods to prevent pregnancy and/or reduce the … [Read more...]
West Sussex Structured Interview (WeSSI)
Information Sheet Background Patients’ psychosocial needs, medical interventions and legal policy may all change in the months and years following an HIV positive diagnosis. The WeSSI has been developed to set standards in Health Advising by addressing these needs and changes in an ongoing and structured manner. Content The WeSSI is a structured interview to be completed … [Read more...]
SSHA Conference: Bishop Stortford 2001
This year's conference took place at Whitehall College, Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire, and again provided an excellent opportunity for health advisers to present their work, learn and discuss, meet old and new colleagues and share ideas. It included regional workshops, a revamped AGM, and a "heated debate", as well as a very high standard of presentations, workshops and … [Read more...]