New to Std testing. info

[pokergod]

So I'm gonna go get tested, never been and want to be discreet. I'm wondering, if you do have an std and your want to be anonymous, who prescribes the medication?

 

[realthing69]

Your doctor.

Depending on the std, your name could be sent to a Ontario medical database.

 

[pokergod]

Your doctor.

Depending on the std, your name could be sent to a Ontario medical database.

doctor at the clinic? or family doctor?

 

[realthing69]

doctor at the clinic? or family doctor?

The doctor/clinic who tested you. Go to which ever one you feel comfortable with.

 

[jazzbox]

Go to a sexual health clinic. Your average doc may not be very well versed in this area.

 

[TFZL1]

https://sexualhealthontario.ca/en/find-clinic

Thanks for the reminder, it’s time I get tested. I usually go every 6 months just in case.

 

[explorerzip]

At minimum, the pharmacist filing the prescription will know your name and address. They need a name and address to fill the order. I also believe that any medications you might be prescribed treat more than just STI's.

 

[jazzbox]

A lot of clinics treat on the spot with single dose antibiotics. They do that to be sure the patient takes the medicine rather than not doing so in order to avoid the pharmacist.

 

[massman]

Your doctor.

Depending on the std, your name could be sent to a Ontario medical database.

Right, some STIs are "reportable diseases" that by law must be reported to public health, who may attempt to do contact tracing, tho I havent heard of this happening much. If this is a disincentive, then go the a Hassle Free CLinic, which offers anonymous testing, and will prescribe treatment.