Sexual Transmission of HIV and the Law: Consensus Statement
Sexual transmission of HIV and the law: an Australian medical consensus statement This consensus statement was written by leading HIV clinicians and scientists and published in the Medical Journal of Australia on 7 November 2016. The statement is also available on the MJA website via the following link: https://www.mja.com.au/journal/2016/205/9/sexual-transmission-hiv-and-law-australian-medical-consensus-statement Boyd M, Cooper D, Crock EA, et […]
HealthInfoDirect – Sexual Health
This resource is provided by the Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet, a partner of ASHM Health. For over 20 years, the Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet has provided support to those working in the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health sector by making research and other knowledge readily accessible. In this way, they contribute to closing the gap in […]
Mpox Resource Directory
This Directory provides a range of resources as guidance for clinicians around monkeypox (mpox) case definitions, testing, treatment, contract tracing and vaccination. Some of the resources in this Toolkit have been sourced from external organisations and government departments. Mpox Guideline – STI Management Guidelines Mpox Decision-Making Tool WHO mpox factsheet Australian Health Department mpox factsheet Australian Human mpox Treatment Guidelines Patient […]
Doxy-PEP Consensus Statement
Introduction Doxy-PEP involves taking 200mg of doxycycline up to 72 hours after a sexual act to reduce the risk of bacterial sexually transmitted infections (STI). Among gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men (GBMSM), clinical trials of Doxy-PEP have shown significant reductions in syphilis (by 70–80%) and chlamydia (by 70–90%), and to […]
Contraception Essentials: Navigating a Consultation
Contraception Essentials: Navigating a Consultation is a video resource designed to support clinicians in their contraceptive consultations. The video guides clinicians to utilise ASHM’s Decision Making in Contraception: Consultation Essential resource to conduct patient-centred and evidence-based contraceptive consultations. Through the demonstration consultation, viewers will gain the skills to confidently initiate a discussion about contraception and […]
Empowering Your Clients via a Pleasure-Centred Approach to Sexual Health
This recorded webinar outlines the value of a pleasure-focused, positive approach to Sexual and Reproductive Health. It emphasises the need to move beyond traditional harm reduction and risk minimisation paradigms and towards affirming and holistic care that promotes sexual well-being, empowerment, and safer-sex practices. The following presenters shared their practical tips and tools to incorporate […]
Could It Be Syphilis? Clinical Indicator Tool
ASHM’s one-page Could It Be Syphilis? Clinical Indicator Tool for healthcare workers provides information on priority populations for testing, syphilis symptoms, who to test, and treatment of syphilis.
Doxy-PEP Decision Making Tool
The Doxy-PEP Decision Making Tool supports prescribing doxycycline post-exposure prophylaxis (Doxy-PEP) to gay and bisexual men and transgender women at increased risk of syphilis. Suitable patients include those with recent syphilis or other STI diagnoses, periods of increased risk, or who wish to protect partners, provided there are no contraindications. Doxy-PEP should be part of […]
Contraception Essentials: Navigating a Consultation
Contraception Essentials: Navigating a Consultation is a video resource designed to support clinicians in their contraceptive consultations. The video guides clinicians to utilise ASHM’s Decision Making in Contraception: Consultation Essential resource to conduct patient-centred and evidence-based contraceptive consultations. Through the demonstration consultation, viewers will gain the skills to confidently initiate a discussion about contraception and […]
South Eastern Sydney LHD Mini Audit
Syphilis management is a crucial component of general practice due to the increasing incidence of this infection in Australia. Additionally, the prevention of congenital syphilis, which occurs when syphilis is transmitted from a pregnant person to their baby, is of paramount importance. Effective management of syphilis involves timely diagnosis, appropriate treatment, and diligent follow-up to […]
