Want to test for HIV but too scared to do it?

Posted by Dr. Tan Kok Kuan on May 21, 2014 in HIV | 0 comments

Getting a HIV test done can be a really scary affair. We empathize.

We have done as much as we can to reduce the barriers to testing.

1. We are a mandated Anonymous HIV testing centre.

That means you do not need to give as any of your personal information to get a HIV test.

That also means nobody except you knows of your test results even if it is positive.

In fact, nobody even knows you came for a HIV test.

2. When you come to our clinic, just ask for the ‘3 step test’.

This is our code for getting an Anonymous HIV test.

In case there are people in the waiting room and you are concerned that they overhear you asking for a HIV test.

3. We are a GP clinic.

We see everybody including children, office workers, tourists etc.

We see people for all sorts of illnesses from cough, colds, diarrhoea to diabetes and high blood pressure. In fact, we are rather well known for doing mole removals and even IPL treatments.

Nobody knows what you are coming to the clinic for.

4. Get a companion.

We understand that you are still afraid of getting the test done and the potential result and its consequences.

Sometimes you just need a helping hand and a listening ear to help you gather up the courage to test.

If you have a close friend or family member who can accompany you for the test, that would really help.

If not, an organisation right here in Singapore called The Purple Alliance offers a Health Companion Service called Verify.

This is a free and confidential service where a trained nurse will accompany you throughout the testing process. Right from going to the clinic, to getting the test done, to getting and dealing with your results.

Click on the links if you wish to find out more.

We understand you are worried and afraid. Sometimes it is not about what we want to do, but what we have to do.

Get tested for yourself and for everyone around you.

Need more advice?

Come down to Our Clinics for a discussion with Our Doctors, or call our clinics for more information:

1.) Robertson Walk (Anonymous HIV Clinic)  (+65 6238 7810)

2.) Bencoolen Street (+65 6884 4119)

3.) Novena Medical Centre (+65 6397 2095)

4.) Scotts Medical Centre (+65 6694 2348)

5.) Somerset – Orchard Building (+65 6262 0762)

Where to find us – here

Selected clinics are open on Saturday and Sunday.

Email: hello@dtapclinic.com

All Our Doctors are Fully Certified and Trained to conduct specialised STD Screening,  STD Testing & STD Treatment and HIV Testing.

For lady patients who prefer female doctors, we have professional certified female Doctors to attend to your medical needs.

About Dr. Tan
Dr. Tan graduated from the National University of Singapore in 2001. His residency was in the two largest public hospitals in Singapore; Tan Tock Seng Hospital and Singapore General Hospital.

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