STD Facilitator's Version Module 6 Review Principles of Partner Management Partner management is important because it can break the cycle of STD transmission. Voluntary partner referral by the patient is the preferred method of contacting partners.
Communication skills are very important when discussing partners and referral.
Cards may be used to make patient referral easier, especially if the patient feels unable to talk to their partners about the need for STD treatment. It is not essential to examine referred partners.