Over-the-counter HIV test approved in US

Flap Meister wrote:http://www.aljazeera.com/video/americas/2012/07/201274141348887183.html

that should bump the figures up now the stigma of going to the docs is out the window.

Flap Meister wrote:http://www.aljazeera.com/video/americas/2012/07/201274141348887183.html

that should bump the figures up now the stigma of going to the docs is out the window.

I'm the king wrote:

The yanks are leading the way with the over the counter tests, it's something we can learn from them.

Stigma is always the issue with STI's if we can get over than we can reduce the number and severity very quickly.

heartsandminds wrote:

So you think being stood in the middle of tesco's requesting a test for HIV isn't going to create stigma.

gerber wrote:

Think of the club points you will earn

heartsandminds wrote:

So you think being stood in the middle of tesco's requesting a test for HIV isn't going to create stigma.

I'm the king wrote:

heartsandminds wrote:

So you think being stood in the middle of tesco's requesting a test for HIV isn't going to create stigma.

1) who said anything about tesco?
2) how would anyone know what you were getting?

It's a good step forward.

Flap Meister wrote:

it will no doubt increase the number of people who know they are positive whether they will seek treatment or tell anyone is anyone's guess.
however if you suspect you might have HIV then surely a doctor would be first port of call.

Flap Meister wrote:

it will no doubt increase the number of people who know they are positive whether they will seek treatment or tell anyone is anyone's guess.
however if you suspect you might have HIV then surely a doctor would be first port of call.

gerber wrote:

Never any appointments available though at our surgery.................

And the embarrassment of always being asked by the receptionist......... Loudly, " I need to know what is wrong with you to let the doctor know...................."

Ah ! you don't need to see the doctor...............................

Durham wrote:Sales in lewishlum would be very high

Hugh Jardon wrote:



Oh god...is that place still on the map?

Durham wrote:

Well - on a different thread I suggest it be nuked and then we tip all the illegal aliens into the crater remaining....

Hugh Jardon wrote:



that would be lovely.....

Durham wrote:

Thanks you Sir!

I did think it was a toppermost use of desperate waste land.....that would save the county a lot of money in not developing the shiiite hole

gerber wrote:

Two very knowledgeable people.