Common use of Treatment of infection Clause in Contracts

Treatment of infection. 4.2.1 People aged under 16 years of age should be referred to the Chlamydia Screening Programme for treatment. 4.2.2 Where the pharmacy has opted to provide a treatment service, the pharmacy shall assess the suitability of the person to receive the locally agreed antibiotic treatment, in line with the inclusion and exclusion criteria detailed in the PGD for the administration and supply of Azithrymocin for Chlamydia. Where appropriate a supply will be made; where a supply of the specific antibiotic is not appropriate, the person should be referred to the Cambridgeshire Chlamydia Screening Programme. 4.2.3 Verbal and written advice on the avoidance of STIs and the use of regular contraceptive methods, including advice on the use of condoms, shall be provided to the person. This should be supplemented by a referral to a service that can provide further advice and care where appropriate.