STD screening, testing, case reporting, and clinical and partner notification practices: a national survey of US physicians.

Objectives: This study presents results from a national survey of US physicians that assessed screening, case reporting, partner management, and clinical practices for syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, and HIV infection.

Methods: Surveys were mailed to a random sample of 7300 physicians to assess screening, testing, reporting, and partner notification for syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, and HIV.

Results: Fewer than one third of physicians routinely screened men or women (pregnant or nonpregnant) for STDs.