Mandatory Reporting

Early treatment - delaying treatment can result in higher likelihood of severe symptoms and complications

Early detection - curbing the spread of STD infection in the elderly the sooner the infected reach out to their primary care doctor

Early education - bringing in patients that healthcare providers overlooked because the HCP are reluctant to talk about sex with the elderly

Stigmatization - fighting against prejudice that the elderly may face should it be revealed that an elderly patient is positive for an STD

Removing the elderly patient's autonomy - bypassing the elderly patient's choice in being able to report their own illness when they may already feel that they have very little control over their life

Violatoion of privacy - exposing sensitive patient information that the elderly patient does not want being revealed to former sex partners