Anonymous STD Contact Notification
A new website in LA will allow people to anonymously notify partners that they may have been exposed to an STD. The internet has given us many new opportunities, but this may be one of the most interesting, and controversial. Traditional methods of STD tracking and notification are in place everywhere in the US, but many people infected with an STD are unwilling to comply with these laws, or in the case of herpes, may not be reportable by law.
Perhaps this method is better than none at all. My concern is that this method could be used as a joke or worse, a mean way, of getting back at a previous partner. Already, in our clinic, we have people calling who have been told they were exposed to an STD. Some even get fake letters! That's the downside. The upside is that more people will get tested for STDs, even if the notification is fake.
I suppose on balance, there are more upsides than down, but it can still be pretty frightening or alarming. What do you think?
- Terri
Related Topics: Sex Ed for Guys, Confidential Sexual Healthcare for Teens
Perhaps this method is better than none at all. My concern is that this method could be used as a joke or worse, a mean way, of getting back at a previous partner. Already, in our clinic, we have people calling who have been told they were exposed to an STD. Some even get fake letters! That's the downside. The upside is that more people will get tested for STDs, even if the notification is fake.
I suppose on balance, there are more upsides than down, but it can still be pretty frightening or alarming. What do you think?
- Terri
Related Topics: Sex Ed for Guys, Confidential Sexual Healthcare for Teens
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I think that it's an excellent idea if used correctly. I wonder if there can be any more of a secure or validating system.
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