The counsel of imperfection.

The author argues in favor of offering a routine HIV testing in general practice in Great Britain. He cites several factors that contribute to the difficulty of promoting HIV testing across the country, such as difficult access of specialist services needed for pre-test counselling. He mentions developments that can be used to promote HIV testing including antiretrovirals and the success of antenatal testing. The author also asserts that HIV testing in general practice can be done because of the access to the whole population.