Virtual Mentor. October 2005, Volume 7, Number 10

Ethics Poll

Sexual history and STD screening

The Ethics Poll is a snapshot of the opinions of interested readers.

STD screening should be part of routine physicals on all teens and adults.
Yes
No

I am comfortable taking a complete sexual history from my patients.
Yes
No
N/A

The last time I visited the doctor for a routine visit, he or she took a complete sexual history.
Yes
No

I am in favor of:
No sex education in schools
Abstinence-only sex education in schools
Comprehensive sex education in schools

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