Implementation of an HIV assessment tool leads to significant improvements in outpatient care

• 1 Department of Medicine, Nambour General Hospital, Nambour, QLD.
• 2 Sexual Health and HIV Service: Brisbane, Queensland Health, Brisbane, QLD.
• 3 School of Social Science, University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD.

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