Latest STI Testing Tool and more from NSW Health 

With infectious syphilis rates rising in NSW, including among pregnant people, it is important to routinely test for STIs across diverse patient groups.

The updated NSW Health STI Testing Tool, developed by GPs, offers comprehensive, step-by-step guidance for:  

  • Offering STI testing 

  • Taking a brief sexual history 

  • Selecting recommended tests 

  • Conducting contact tracing 

It also includes valuable support for both clinicians and patients, such as the NSW Sexual Health Infolink. Click here to access the STI Testing Tool. 

Looking to build your sexual health care knowledge and confidence? Click here to access a free, 1-hour online learning module accredited by RACGP/ACRRM. 

For latest updates, listen to our RACGP podcasts on syphilis and Doxy-PEP, pelvic inflammatory disease and mycoplasma genitalium. 

Margot Schoonmaker