Urgent Care, Express Care, PCP Referral Guidance

Referrals for STI Testing and Treatment

• If there are questions about referring to ED vs a referral to the Adolescent and Young Adult Medicine Clinic, call the adolescent medicine provider on call
• If PID is suspected and the patient meets the admission criteria for PID, refer to teh ED
  • Otherwise, refer to the Adolescent and Young Adult Medicine Clinic (the patients will typically be seen within 24 hours)

These pathways do not establish a standard of care to be followed in every case. It is recognized that each case is different, and those individuals involved in providing health care are expected to use their judgment in determining what is in the best interests of the patient based on the circumstances existing at the time. It is impossible to anticipate all possible situations that may exist and to prepare a pathway for each. Accordingly, these pathways should guide care with the understanding that departures from them may be required at times.