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Competencies for providing more specialised sexually transmitted infection services within primary care - Assessment Toolkit

This is a toolkit for assessing the range of competencies in skills, knowledge and attitudes required to manage sexually transmitted infections (STIs), when delivering more specialised sexual health services within primary care. The toolkit is transferable to any primary care setting and supports quality improvement in managing STIs. PCTs commissioning STI services from primary care providers might wish to use this toolkit to ensure clinicians have the relevant skills and competence to deliver the service. Clinicians should ensure they are skilled and competent in the key areas mentioned. The toolkit can also be used as a guide for audit and appraisals.

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