Evaluation of Strategies to Improve Uptake of Expedited Partner Therapy for Chlamydia trachomatis Treatment in Minnesota: A Decision Analytic Model.

Emily Groene FahertyChristy M BoraasM Kumi SmithSarah M LofgrenMeghan K RothenbergerEva A Enns

Published in: MDM policy & practice (2023)

Addressing provider concerns about expedited partner therapy (EPT) legality and its potential risks would result in the most partners treated for chlamydia.EPT alerts and electronic EPT prescriptions may also streamline partner treatment.Provider education about the legality of EPT and its potential risks and training in counseling patients on EPT could also increase uptake.

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