Common use of Chlamydia Screening Clause in Contracts

Chlamydia Screening. 4.1.1 The pharmacy will offer asymptomatic sexually active males and females less than 25 years of age a Chlamydia screening service; the benefits of screening will be explained. People less than 16 years of age will be provided with the service if deemed Fraser competent. People less than 16 years of age who present for screening and who are not deemed to be Fraser competent will be referred to the Cambridgeshire Chlamydia Screening Programme. 4.1.2 The service will be provided in compliance with Fraser guidance and Department of Health guidance on confidential sexual health advice and treatment for young people aged under 16 years. 4.1.3 The pharmacy staff shall complete the appropriate consent and demographic documentation with people who consent to screening and shall describe the screening process and how results will be communicated to the person. 4.1.4 The person will be supplied with a Chlamydia screening kit and will be encouraged to carry out the test and return this as appropriate. 4.1.5 Partners of laboratory confirmed asymptomatic Chlamydia patients who present for treatment should also be given a screening postal kit.