[[Translated article]]Expert Recommendations from the AEDV on Legal Aspects Surrounding the Management of Sexually Transmitted Diseases

The incidence of sexually transmitted diseases has been on the rise in our setting for decades. These infections represent not only an individual problem, but also a problem of public health. Therefore, the management of STDs involves reducing community incidence, which means that common issues in t...

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Published inActas dermo-sifiliográficas (English ed.)
Main Authors Pérez Mesonero, R, Català Gonzalo, A, González Muñoz, P, González Rey, P, Fuertes de Vega, I
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Spain 27.09.2024
Subjects
incomparecencias
STD
menores
ITS
STI
Sexual assault
Failure to attend
aspectos legales
Contact tracing
contactos
Ethical-legal issues
Underage
agresión sexual
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Summary:The incidence of sexually transmitted diseases has been on the rise in our setting for decades. These infections represent not only an individual problem, but also a problem of public health. Therefore, the management of STDs involves reducing community incidence, which means that common issues in the clinical practice such as failure to attend may become a more complex problem, which adds to the difficult and delicate task of locating sexual contacts that would benefit from screening and the appropriate treatment. On the other hand, STDs have direct legal implications in cases of underage patients, or suspected sexual assault. Therefore, the correct handling of these scenarios requires knowledge of the legal framework that regulates them. Dermatologists are clinically trained and prepared to deal with these conditions. Nonetheless, the legal issues involved are often difficult to solve. This document stands as a simple reference guide to help solve the main legal issues we may encounter in a consultation when dealing with STDs.
ISSN:1578-2190