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Show VB ' By Judy Rollins Assistant Lifestyle Editor Venereal disease as a health ! problem dates back to biblical times. Its still $bf Sait j s Section and examination Waiting time is usually from 30 to 45 minutes depending upon how many others are at the clinic. Theres no requirement that a patient report back after treatment. However, if the patient comes back in a months time, evaluation can be made of treatment. There are few treatment Clinic is free and can be 610-2n- East. The clinic opened three with a couple of ago years hours on Wednesday afternoon when a doctor came to see patients," said Dr. Tairo director, Bureau of Disease Prevention, State Division of Health. a, visited without appointment. Because its free, membership is not limited. All are served. No one is turned away. Most disease is not a Dr. problem, Fukushima said. So a k clinic was not realisonce-a-wee- tic. year later, the clinic was extended to Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Since July, federal funding has 1972, helped expand the clinic to A Diagnosis and treatment of venereal disease is a daily procedure at VD Clinic, Salt Lake City and additional problems and to swer questions. Other clinics are made available through the University Medical Center and in the Weber Ogden through County Health Department. Deciding to go to clinic is an important first step. And the feeling you may have been exposed is enough reason to go, according to Bill D. Keever, Public Health Advisor. Once there, the procedure is simple, painless and strictly confidential. County Health Department, Clinic is free. Being reason to go. piclous of infection is sus-enou- what grows. The culture is checked at 24 and 8 hours. Results are 90 percent cor- The interview is an important adjunct to the physical examination and treatment It not only acts as a screening process, but it also gives Mr. Keever a chance to pick out Hours are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 12:30 to 3 p.m. Thursday clinic hours are from 8:30 to 11 a.m. The Thursday clinic usually is the smallest. Its hard for some to get up that early. Other Clinics 4 there are three others. The word is from venereal Venus, the Roman goddess of love, because it is spread through intercourse. rect. Theres no relationship between Papp smear and testing If test results are positive, the health department works to find the patient. If test results are negative, patients arent searched out and told. Last year, Mr. Keever said there were from a dozen to two dozen persons with positive test results who disap- for venereal disease. Mrs. Williamson said a Papp smear is an examination of cell structure to determine the presence of cancer. Bacteria is not tested like it is for venereal disease. an- People come to clinic with fear and with questions, said Mrs. Ginny Williamson, staff nurse assigned to the clinic. Most dont have venereal disease. Often they have other medical problems they think are VD. We refer them for medical help." Gonorrhea test for a man may be to examine a smear of discharge under the microscope. Or it could involve taking a culture, lest for a man is not painful and causes only minor discomfort. Were flooded with worried people after each reference to VD in the media, Mr. Keever said. People seem to panic about VD. We see some real alarmists who read something or hear something and think theyve got a symptom. They come here with questions. - peared. We believe positive," said. Keever be bothered even when it involves something this impor- Patients are responsible for checking them own test results. If test results are positive and the patient docs not Those waiting are given a check results, contact is made number and sit in an office f-imalso serves for by telephone or with a letter. munization and food handlers. We certainly dont call and ' Its your turn when that numWorried Teens say, Hello, this is the health ber is called. Ive had teens in here who department calling. .We have First step is to see Mr. suspect they have venereal the results of Marys VD test. We want to speak directly to Keever who helps the patient disease because theyve found with a medical records form. an infected hair follicle in the the patient. If hes not at I might use a cover My approach depends on genital area. When I ask when home, to try to find him," Mr. story conthe person and how he resexual last had their they tact, ahd they answer they' Keever said. t sponds. If its a man, I usualV on concentrate ly symptoms.' never have, I explain that if theres no phone contact, If its a woman, the sympchances are almost nona letter is sent. Theres no toms may not be apparent, so existent they could have veneidentification on the letter or I find out what prompted her real disease. If they are still The text is as innocenvelope. visit. I work up though the worried, we go ahead and test uous as possible. The letter them. questions on the form from might say, Our tests indicatthe bottom ending up by aska small number who ed further consulation is necOnly ing the patients name and go to clinic is infected. More essary. address." men go through probably beOther Diseases cause men can detect a probGiving a false name and adGonorrhea and syphilis are dress is risky business and its lem sooner. He will suffer dismost commonly diseases the All are records comfort urinating and may unnecessary. to as venereal. But referred confidential. Informaa A have strictly penile discharge. tion is seen by clinic personwoman may never develop nel cnly and is kept in a symptoms. Criminal justiee locked file. No one other than Test for syphilis is a blood the patient can get results of test. Results are available in NEW YORK (UPI) A test for venereal disease. new undergraduate program less than a weeks time. Besides, a patient who gives Gonorrhea test for women in criminal justice and crimia phony name runs the risk of is to use a small swab to take nology at Eastern Michigan forgetting who he said he was material from the cervical University will emphasize prowhen it comes time to check area. It is similar to a pelvic fessional education. It will pretest results. If theres a later exam. The material students for operations of goes on a pare medical problem, its imporresearch positions in agencies and the culture plate plate tant to be able to check past of criminal justice. goes into an incubator to see tant. When I talk to a positive case and Im trying to get the name of his contacts, I use the philosophy that theyve had the disease for so much time. That means that someone got it somewhere else and has passed it on to him. He. in turn, may have infected numerous others. All those people need to be tested and treated. Its an investigative process that involves going back to find out how many might have been involved." i tne cal attention unless patient has signed a consent form. Okay, next week its your responsibility to see and to get him to clinic. After that, its my responsibility. " Contact names are recorded and then checked against those who actually come to clinic. Female contacts are treated without waiting for test results. By supplying the names of contacts, the patient with venereal disease helps the right person get the right medical care sooner. Theres no way to force a patient to reveal his contacts. I usually say, People with positive tests usually are concerned about themselves first. Then they are concerned about confias far as being dentiality infected and naming a contact. About half are cooperative. The other half take more time and convincing." Treatment for gonorrhea and syphilis is penicillin. Shots are given at the clinic. Gonorrhea requires a massive unit of the drug that overkills bacteria. Syphilis is treated with penicillin. long-actin- g The patient with positive test results has a choice. He can find his contacts and send or bring them for testing or he can let Mr. Keever do it for him. The patients name is not revealed when seeing a contact and encouraging medi- - . ; Mr. they are still There are people who cant : ! Friday Morning, August Family 10, 1973 Page i y - Food Women with us. Venereal Wednesday 0 juilestyie : Diagnosis and treatment of gonorrhea and syphilis are an health important national problem. Nor is treatment as simple as a shot of penicillin. Diagnosis and treatment is daily procedure at the VD Clinic, Salt Lake Health Department, d f in afcf for Alternate treatment those allergic to penicillin is an antibiofic that can be injected. Patient is asked to minutes after a cillin shot to check adverse effects. wait 20 peni- for patients arc in their late teens or early twenties. Minors can be treated without the permission or knowledge of their parents since the passage in the 1971 legislature .of an act authorizing hospitals, clinics and physicians to treat minors for venereal disease upon the consent of the minor. The clinic is not limited to serving just the people of Salt Lake City and County," Dr. Fukushima said. People from aO over are coming in. There seems to be a need to go to a bigger city where theres more anonymity. Its just less embarrassing. Purpose of the clinic is to with medical help people problems. This is one time when it doesnt matter who you are or what youre wearing. We treat people without a dime and those with lots of money. If they are diseased or fear they are, theres help here. Otherwise how can the disease be controlled? VD doesnt understand county and state boundaries or economic levels or social status. Thats why we dont turn people away." Dr. Fukushima likes the concept of a clinic thats available when theres a problem. There are medical problems with symptoms similar toVD. 80th BIRTHDAY of The family Aide Do U Gee of Mogna. Utah, ore happy to onoounce he 80th birthday of their Mother. Grandmelher Grondmoth-eGreat r Great ond Great Grandmother. A family gathering will be held August llth to celebrate the occasion. If a person has a problem, like the clinic to be able to give help," Dr. Fukushima said. Now they are referred to a physician or given a prescription. Its not nearly as effective for a person to get a drug and to treat himself. Id Thats why a penicillin shot is the best treatment for VD. You get the shot and theres no way to forget to take your medicine." People Enlightened Dr. Fukushima said people are becoming more enlightened about venereal disease. Its easier to talk about symptoms, parts of the body and treatment. There are many feelings among the clinic workers about sex, morality and VD. Personnel have to work at not showing their feelings. Each patient is treated like a person with a medical problem. Theres no moralizing, just medicine. I think its difficult not to have feelings," Mrs Williamson said. But we must never let our feelings show. We all have different ideas. doubt there would be much agreement about whats right and wrong. But that doesn't really matter. We work as medical people to solve a problem. The clinic is not the only place to go for help, Mr. Keever said. Its important for people who want to consult their own physician to be honest about whats bothering them Instead of beating around the bush and saying they want a physical hoping the doctor would pick out the problem, a person has to be honest. A doctor probably won't think about VD unless a patient mentions specific symptoms or has questions. And its ridiculous to pretend youve got a cold or sore throat to get a penicillin shot. The dose for a sore throat doesnt come close to whaUs given for VD. And even if you went back for a second arid third shot, the secret to stop- ping VD is the right amount and kind of penicillin. The clinic concept works Dr well in controlling VD, Fukushima said. Bet no matter what kind of medical help a person gets, the important thing is to get attention imme- diately. 3 Make layette easy care Knowing how to select a layette can he a puzzlement, parespecially for first-timents. 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