More Scottish hospitals to roll-out opt-out HIV and hepatitis testing in A&Es

The Scottish Government has announced new funding for the roll-out of opt-out blood borne virus testing in emergency departments in cities with a high HIV prevalence. The decision follows three pilots of opt-out testing in NHS Lothian, NHS Grampian and NHS Highland in 2024. This new funding will see the public health intervention introduced in hospitals in NHS Lothian and…