Opt-out testing involves routinely offering patients tests for infectious diseases unless they choose to decline. To help identify undiagnosed cases and normalise testing, opt-out testing has been recommended across different health settings. A study undertaken by Drs Anthony KJ Smith and James Gray reports on the design, implementation, and evaluation of a project trialling a clinician-initiated testing model for HIV, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and syphilis in GP clinics. This seminar will reflect on key learnings on the acceptability, feasibility, and potential of expanding the model.
| Dr Anthony KJ Smith
Anthony KJ Smith (he/him) is a sociologist of health, gender, and sexuality specialising in qualitative research on topics related to HIV, sexual health, and LGBTQ+ communities. He is a Research Fellow at the Centre for Social Research in Health, UNSW Sydney. |
| Dr James Gray
James Gray (he/him) is the Principal Director, Australia Program at Health Equity Matters, the national federation for Australia’s leading HIV and LGBTIQA+ organisations. He recently completed a PhD at the Kirby Institute, UNSW. His research is focused on the experiences of male HIV sero-discordant couples in Australia, Brazil and Thailand. |
Opinions expressed in this Seminar Series are solely those of the speaker and do not necessarily represent the views or opinions of the Kirby Institute or UNSW.
