Universal HIV testing : information resources for healthcare professionals

Universal HIV testing for TB patients: Guidance for healthcare professionals working with TB
This leaflet contains information about universal HIV testing among TB patients and explains the implementation of a universal HIV testing policy. Universal HIV testing means that all individuals attending the TB clinic are offered and recommended a HIV test as part of their routine care. This is applicable to all patients irrespective of their age, and offer of the test is not based on individual risk factors. In the UK, up to one third of people infected with HIV are unaware of their status.
These resources explain why universal HIV testing is necessary among TB patients, what pre-test considerations should be undertaken, how the results should be delivered, post – test discussions, cost of treatment and where one can access further information. Please click on the link below to access the information resource.
Universal HIV testing for TB patients: guidance for healthcare professionals working with TB (PDF, 4.5 MB)

Patient information "flip chart" are also available for use in chest clinics. These inform patients that HIV testing is routinely carried out in their clinics.
HIV testing flipchart in 12 languages (PDF, 672 KB)
This information is available in the following languages:
1. English
2. Bengali
3. Farsi
4. French
5. Gujarati
6. Hindi
7. Polish
8. Punjabi
9. Somali
10. Tamil
11. Turkish
12. Urdu

Last reviewed: 21 July 2010