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Decision Making

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Here are different reasons you may or may not prefer STI testing in the ER.

These 3 quick questions can help you inform your decision.

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Reason 1: Urgency

Are you someone who likes to know things right away or are you comfortable waiting for results?

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Reason 2: Comfort

Are you more comfortable being tested for an STI in the ER or in a clinic or office?

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Reason 3: Privacy

How worried are you that testing for an STI today in the ER versus in a clinic or  office would risk your privacy?

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Check the slider at the bottom of the screen to see if your preference is to get tested during your visit today, or wait for another time.

Please confirm which STI’s you would like your provider to confidentially test for today

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One more thing...

Even though you may not need testing today, you can always ask for it in the future, at your regular doctor’s office or in the ED.

Remember:

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STIs can have no symptoms so it is important to get tested regularly if you are sexually active.

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Not all doctors remember to offer STI testing, so don’t hesitate to ask for testing.