About this episode

This episode discusses the implementation of opt-out HIV and HCV screening in emergency departments with experts from Emory University.

The CDC and ACEP both recommend opt-out screening for HIV in most emergency departments, though this practice is far from widespread. Host Peter Lorenz , MD, sits down with Emory University's Emma Sizemore , MD, MPH, to discuss the nuances of implementing an opt-out HIV and HCV screening program in the emergency department.

People in this episode

Host: Peter Lorenz

Guest: Emma Sizemore

Topics covered

• HIV screening
• HCV screening
• emergency department
• public health
• opt-out screening

Keywords

• HIV
• HCV
• screening
• emergency department
• CDC
• ACEP
• public health
• opt-out

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: CDC, ACEP, Emory University

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