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- Publisher
- Royal College of Nursing (RCN)
- Copyright
- ©2012 RCN Publishing Company Ltd. All rights reserved. Not to be copied, transmitted or recorded in any way, in whole or part, without prior permission of the publishers.
- Subject
- CPD
- ISSN
- 0029-6570
- eISSN
- 2047-9018
- DOI
- 10.7748/ns2006.06.20.41.59.c6552
- pmid
- 16827205
- Publisher site
- See Article on Publisher Site
Abstract
This article discusses the UK’s most commonly diagnosed sexually transmitted infection, Chlamydia . It outlines the nurse’s role in diagnosis, treatment and health promotion, including encouraging condom use, medications, partner notification and emphasising the importance of avoiding sexual intercourse until drug therapy is completed and any symptoms have gone.
Journal
Nursing Standard – Royal College of Nursing (RCN)
Published: Jun 21, 2006
Keywords: Chlamydia Sexual health Sexually transmitted infections These keywords are based on the subject headings from the British Nursing Index.