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Woman diagnosed with HIV after 30 years

12-Oct-2016

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In 2013, the British HIV Association recommended that patients be offered an HIV test on registration with their GP in high-prevalence areas.

70% of local authorities in high prevalence areas in England do not fund all GP surgeries to test patients.

Dr Chloe Orkin: “Deaths due to late diagnosis are completely preventable through excellent treatments.”

One woman diagnosed with HIV after 30 years and two husbands.

COMMENT: One day we’ll have annual blood screening for a wide variety of conditions

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British Association of Sexual Health and HIV (BASHH)

Association for Sexual Health and HIV.

British HIV Association (BHIVA)

Organisation of healthcare professionals interested in the treatment and care of people with HIV.

National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE)

This institution provides national guidance and advice to improve health and social care.

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