PATIENT INFORMATION MATERIAL

Patient information materials developed by Torrecárdenas University Hospital, Almería, Andalusia, Spain. [ENGLISH] [SPANISH]

The presentation was used for an informative video presentation on HCV including information on: Symptoms, Routes of transmission, ED screening strategy, and available treatment: Patient information

Revocable consent form developed by Torrecárdenas University Hospital, Almería.
At admission, administrative staff provided patients with a leaflet providing information on HCV infection, transmission, screening rationale, and treatment options. On the reverse side was a revocation form for patients who did not want to be tested. The form could be filled in and deposited in a designated mailbox. Once the information leaflet was delivered, a checkbox was automatically marked in the electronic admission system. Before proceeding with HCV testing, ED staff verified that no revocation had been recorded for the patient.

Patient information poster developed by HIV-AIDS Functional Unit, Cascais Hospital Dr. José de Almeida, Cascais, Portugal.
Poster used in Cascais hospital in Portugal to inform patients about HIV opt-out testing taking place in the emergency department of the hospital.

TRAINING OF EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT STAFF

Lessons learnt from Emergency Departments delivering blood-borne virus opt-out testing. NIHR Health Protection Research Unit (HPRU) in Evaluation and Behavioural Science at the University of Bristol.
University of Bristol researchers examined the experiences of staff conducting opt-out BBV testing in emergency departments in areas with very high diagnosed HIV prevalence. This document summarises findings to outline good practice to support implementation.

Educational video for ED staff on BBV opt-out testing in emergency departments.
Short educational video for ED staff on BBV opt-out testing in ED from NIHR Health Protection Research Unit (HPRU).