meanwhile back at the ranch.

I am coming up to the end of my clincial attachment in sexual health. (I am a doctor, for anyone who hasnt followed this thread.)

The figures for February for one city centre drop in service have been verified. Whilst I cannot disclose the clinic, city or actual numbers at this time, although they will be available at some point I am sure, I can say the following;

Over 50 HIV voluntary screenings. (We screen for other conditions too as part of the service.) The majority were men who felt at risk through MSM. We picked up a small number of HIV positives. None were in the MSM category. Not a single one. That said, we expect to pick some up. Also, the ones we picked up were early stage which isnt nice for the patient but a relief that we can deal with it at this stage rather than in an advanced stage. Only one man in that group, and his female partner, from whom he conracted it.

I am saddened by the claim by Alex that HIV is an almost exclusive gay issue. Many people, including Musket and Mr Hertford have given the historical figure and Musket has tried outlining the projected future. Yet Alex still insists on his story.

It seems fear and distrust of others is as popular now as it has ever beeen. So sad.