RT Book, Section A1 Rietmeijer, Cornelis A. A2 Klausner, Jeffrey D. A2 Hook, Edward W. SR Print(0) ID 3026418 T1 Chapter 27. Principles of Risk Reduction Counseling T2 CURRENT Diagnosis & Treatment of Sexually Transmitted Diseases YR 2007 FD 2007 PB The McGraw-Hill Companies PP New York, NY SN 978-0-07-145606-7 LK accessmedicine.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=3026418 RD 2024/03/28 AB • Effective counseling to prevent sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), including HIV, comprises the following elements:• Conducting a thorough risk assessment using exploring, open-ended questions.• Addressing barriers to risk reduction and supporting preventive actions already taken.• Addressing misconceptions.• Selecting with the patient a high-risk behavior he or she is most willing and able to change.• Developing a step-wise risk reduction plan.• Providing referrals if needed.