Partner services are important because in some cases a person's health problems are partially caused or sustained by other people.
Instead, principles of partner services dictate that health care should treat all members of a group which transmits infection.
Partner services are frequently discussed in the treatment of sexually transmitted infections (STI).
In this case, the counselor would assist the person making the complaint in arranging partner services.
[citation needed] Public health offices are often directed to offer partner services for sexually transmitted infections, including the following: [citation needed] Mental health professionals often recommend partner services when clients express interest in treatment for many problems, including the following:[citation needed] The intention is that often a person will benefit from the support of close friends, family, and significant others when getting treatment for a mental problem.