1st August 2023

A 43-year-old woman has newly registered at a GP practice and attends her first appointment to discuss the management of her rheumatoid arthritis,

A 43-year-old woman has newly registered at a GP practice and attends her first appointment to discuss the management of her rheumatoid arthritis, which was diagnosed many years ago. She has recently emigrated from Russia and was not in regular contact with healthcare services there, and hence is not on any treatment for her condition.

Which of the following statements about HIV screening in this patient is correct?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.