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Confidentiality and Disclosure
EOB Privacy Jul 20, 2009 revealing hiv to employers Apr 1, 2009 HIV+ Working Sep 21, 2008 Can I be fired if my company finds out I am HIV poz Jun 8, 2008 I work for a small company Jun 8, 2008 disclosure, legal or illegal Jun 8, 2008 Fear my job is in jeopardy / SHOULD i disclose? Jun 8, 2008 HIV+ and small company Jun 8, 2008 ARC? Jun 8, 2008 Disclosure of hiv Jun 8, 2008 Becoming an Elementary Teacher Apr 23, 2008 Work Contract Apr 23, 2008 HELP fast... Jan 15, 2008 about diclosure Jan 15, 2008 PLase Help NYPD medical Jan 15, 2008 Working Visa and HIV Jan 15, 2008 Starting Treatment - How to handle working ? Jan 15, 2008 Help!!!!! Jan 15, 2008 HIPPA and Information about HIV Oct 31, 2007 Do RN's need to disclose Feb 26, 2007 Child at school Feb 26, 2007 Company changing group insurance Dec 18, 2006 HIV disclosure Dec 9, 2006 HIV &healthy Dec 9, 2006 Expat Issues Too (2) Dec 9, 2006 A Cut, A Hospital, Insurance, and my Job Sep 1, 2006 about pneumonia Aug 28, 2006 disclosure for non-invasive healthcare worker Aug 28, 2006 Department of health Jul 5, 2006 Pharmacist Violated my privacy Jul 5, 2006 Required to notify employer of all medications Jul 5, 2006 Pre employment medical check up Jul 5, 2006 pre-employment health questionaire Jul 5, 2006 Must I disclose my status to my employer? Jul 5, 2006 URGENT!!! do i disclose my HIV status during my pre-eimployment physical???? May 14, 2006 Handling Emergency Medical Information May 14, 2006 Insurance company notifying Employer May 10, 2006 Life insurance question about Hep C in Canada (Employment) Mar 10, 2006 Country Change 2 Mar 6, 2006 preemployment questions Mar 6, 2006 Health insurance Mar 6, 2006 Thank you for making me hopeful for an answer... Mar 6, 2006 will my employer find out if I go on meds under their plan Mar 6, 2006 Thank you for your reply... Mar 1, 2006 Police Mar 1, 2006 Health plan management Mar 1, 2006 Intermitent FMLA denied!!!!! Mar 1, 2006 change in insurance with very some company Mar 1, 2006 Pre Employment HIV Test Mar 1, 2006 advice please Mar 1, 2006 how to answer Mar 1, 2006 Do I have to disclose? Feb 27, 2006 diagnosis / medical condition Feb 27, 2006 HIV disclosure to HR on job Feb 27, 2006 ADAP & APIC & Job Insurance Feb 27, 2006 reporting AIDS Feb 27, 2006 Knowing someone is HIV + Feb 27, 2006 CNAP Feb 27, 2006 insurance notify employer Nov 22, 2005 HIV+ Massage Therapist Nov 2, 2005 what should I do with this mess? Oct 26, 2005 Can I be barred from working if I'm HIV positive? Oct 26, 2005 Med school disclosue? Oct 26, 2005 Workplace From Hades... Oct 26, 2005 Employment at a blood ctr Sep 19, 2005 FML Sep 19, 2005 HIV disclosure in daycares Sep 19, 2005 Confidentiality of drugs listed on drug screen Sep 19, 2005 husband being forced to quit Sep 19, 2005 Employer is Self Insured Aug 10, 2005 VIOLATED OR NOT? Jul 14, 2005 Would this be an acceptable way to get through the job health questionnaire? Jul 14, 2005 HIV Question on Pre-Employment Medical Questionnaire Jul 14, 2005 HIV + Database Jul 14, 2005 Follow-up to HIV Disclosure to Partners - a reference for Criminal Statutes on HIV Transmission Jul 14, 2005 Fed & Afraid Jul 14, 2005 worried to be student Jul 14, 2005 Your answer about discloser Jun 15, 2005 Legalities of Non-Disclosure Jun 15, 2005 reveal of HIV status for endoscopy screening necessary? Jun 15, 2005 Rn employment and HIV records Jun 15, 2005 HIPPA or Privacy violation? Jun 15, 2005 dental question Jun 15, 2005 FBI Special Agent Jun 15, 2005 JOB ASKING ME Jun 15, 2005 Supervisor disclosed my hiv status to co-workers. May 11, 2005 Academic Application May 11, 2005 Legal obligation to disclose mentally-ill brother's HIV status? May 11, 2005 HIV+ Works Overseas For US Company Mar 24, 2005 applying for employment with USPHS Mar 24, 2005 planning to go to med school Mar 24, 2005 Can this be kept secret? Mar 24, 2005 Insurance Health Questionnaire Mar 24, 2005 Corporate Confidence Mar 23, 2005 Corrections Officer and Pozitive, Feb 23, 2005 Legal obligations for health care workers Feb 23, 2005 knowing someone has aids Feb 23, 2005 privacy rights Feb 23, 2005 Small Companies, Insurance and HIV Care Feb 23, 2005 On Hold...what next?.. Feb 22, 2005 HIV Disclosure Against My Will In The Church Feb 22, 2005 Background checks and applying for jobs Jan 14, 2005 Confidentialioty with Self-Insured Plan Jan 7, 2005 facing pre employment physical. quick question Dec 29, 2004 Preemployment Physical Pressures Dec 29, 2004 HIV+ Surgical Tech & Desperate for help Dec 29, 2004 Looking for job in new state... Dec 29, 2004 Workplace and HIV Employees Nov 21, 2004 Insurance Issues with Test? Nov 21, 2004 company attacked by competitor using MY medical history! Nov 21, 2004 Physician with HIV+ partner Nov 18, 2004 Do I have to Disclose? Nov 18, 2004 Employer asked my satus Nov 18, 2004 HIV+ and Starting New Job Oct 22, 2004 What Information does a Employer get from a drug plan? Oct 15, 2004 do I need to tell my employer? Sep 22, 2004 Can I be a poz Paramedic? Sep 22, 2004 Newly diagnosed with HIV. Now what? Sep 22, 2004 About Hiv testing Sep 9, 2004 Medication Disclosure at Pre-emploment Drug Test Aug 30, 2004 Aids awareness Aug 29, 2004 ASO employee, HIV partner, unwanted disclosure Aug 29, 2004 New Employment opportunity & Drug testing Aug 29, 2004 changing jobs & ins. companies Aug 23, 2004 Me Again (RE: Whats next? July 19, 2004) Aug 18, 2004 Violation of my privacy by my health insurance company Aug 17, 2004 Violation of my privacy in medical records Aug 14, 2004 Aids Notification Aug 14, 2004 Knowing a pt has HIV or AIDS... Aug 8, 2004 Do I even have a chance? Aug 6, 2004 Asymptomatic HIV Aug 3, 2004 Recent Question Regarding HIPAA Jul 29, 2004 Returning to Work & Disclosure Jul 29, 2004 HIV testing of restaurant employee Jul 29, 2004 drug screening Jul 24, 2004 Health Insurer and Employer Relationship regarding HIV Jul 22, 2004 RE: Whats next?? Jul 19, 2004 Outed at public testing clinic in town!!! Jul 13, 2004 Legal definition of: "active communicable disease?" Jun 24, 2004 HIV and security clearances/military service Jun 22, 2004 INSATISFACTORY JOB RATING Jun 21, 2004 mandatory medical examination for preemployment as a professor Jun 17, 2004 drug testing and my meds Jun 14, 2004 HIV and security clearance Jun 14, 2004 Nursing student ? Jun 14, 2004 Travel In China Jun 3, 2004 HIV & Government Security Clearance Jun 3, 2004 Self Funded Health Benefits Law Firm - STD and HIV Testing/Status May 26, 2004 what do i do in this situation May 21, 2004 Im a huc, with a concern May 21, 2004 Ethics question Apr 27, 2004 Right To Privacy Apr 27, 2004 Fllow up (@ med exam). Apr 27, 2004 Healthcare workers w/HIV Apr 21, 2004 Work in medical field with HIV? Apr 14, 2004 HIV Questions @ Medical Exam Apr 14, 2004 Nurse Changing Job Apr 14, 2004 Pharmacy communicating with employer... Apr 9, 2004 failure to release medical records for fitness for duty exam Apr 5, 2004 Coverage from state to state Mar 31, 2004 OI treatment coverage Mar 31, 2004 Disclosure issue in school districts? Mar 24, 2004 Government Agency singles out people who are HIV+?? Mar 14, 2004 Does a prospective employer know if I was on disability previously Mar 12, 2004 post-employment health questionnaire Mar 3, 2004 Teacher notification of Student HIV status Feb 20, 2004 VERY NEEDED ADVICE!!! Feb 18, 2004 Discussing employees medical conditions Feb 18, 2004 Medical Status Disclosed Feb 18, 2004 My Employer is questioning my meds... Feb 18, 2004 legal issues - HIV intent to spread Feb 18, 2004 I Did Ask My Friend if he was Pos Feb 18, 2004 Pharmacist saying outloud some comments about my HIV meds Feb 7, 2004 HIV+ nurse Jan 21, 2004 Tricky Life Insurance application Jan 15, 2004 is it worth the effort to sue for wrongful termination? Jan 13, 2004 New Employer and Insurance - HIV Positive Jan 13, 2004 Insurance formes versus Pre-employment forms Jan 8, 2004 Selective employmee group (commercial divers) annual physical-HIV blood test? Jan 8, 2004 Pre-employment physical Jan 8, 2004 Insurance Rights for Newly Employed HIV+ Person Dec 11, 2003 ethics and confidentiality Dec 4, 2003 New to all of this Dec 4, 2003 What to say to colleagues when absent for monthly medication? Dec 4, 2003 HIV in care home Nov 23, 2003 Teaching And HIV Nov 23, 2003 Over-seas Travelling When Infected Nov 23, 2003 Working in a restraunt. Nov 23, 2003 Getting med fill at work Nov 23, 2003 PERSONAL TO MS BREUER-AND A THANK-YOU! Oct 11, 2003 HCV and disclosure Sep 15, 2003 Medical Record Disclosure For Life Insurance Sep 15, 2003 Mudslinging affecting workplace Sep 14, 2003 Upper Management telling Managers of HIV/AIDS employee condition Sep 12, 2003 Discrimination at Work ! Sep 12, 2003 hiv+ people Sep 12, 2003 unknown disclosure of medical status Sep 12, 2003 Jobs And AIDS Aug 29, 2003 imposing HIV testing on source from exposed worker Aug 23, 2003 workers comp Aug 22, 2003 hiv meds and hiv disclosure Jul 31, 2003 I am a law enforcement officer diagnosed with HIV. I became ill was hospitilized and placed on restricted duty. Jul 28, 2003 HIV US/Canada Border Crossing/Testing Jul 28, 2003 My employer made public my drug test Jul 24, 2003 Forced to Disclose HIV status at work Jul 24, 2003 Employer right to fire if HIV contracted on Biz Trip? Jul 24, 2003 Estimating annual cost for treatment? Jul 22, 2003 Follow-up to: Medical Exams for Conditional Emplyment Offers Jul 21, 2003 AIDS at workplace Jul 21, 2003 Can I go into nursing being HIV+? Jul 21, 2003 How to answer pre employment question Jul 21, 2003 Prosecutors Disclosure to Newspaper. Jul 21, 2003 hassled by employer!!! Jul 10, 2003 HIV+ and foster/adopting Jul 10, 2003 LAW Jul 10, 2003 disclosure in the workplace Jul 10, 2003 Girl Scout privacy Jul 10, 2003 Medical Exams for Conditioanl Emplyment Offers Jul 10, 2003 HIV testing in the workplace Jul 10, 2003 i recently tested hiv+ can my insurance co tell my employer Jul 3, 2003 Disclosure Jun 13, 2003 hiv/aids May 24, 2003 HIV+ Activist May 24, 2003 Employer invades my privacy May 24, 2003 Class Project May 20, 2003 Texas Apr 25, 2003 Mandatory HIV Testing Apr 25, 2003 Employer Questions!!!! Apr 25, 2003 Worries Apr 25, 2003 my dentist has tested positive for HIV Apr 25, 2003 Caregiver HIV+ Apr 25, 2003 Wife suing Mar 31, 2003 Medical Information sent by electronic mail Mar 31, 2003 Informing HR managers of HIV status Mar 26, 2003 Hep C in elementary school? Mar 26, 2003 Job hunting after being on LTD for 7 years Mar 12, 2003 abused Mar 10, 2003 Manager needs advice Mar 9, 2003 Former employer discloses Status Mar 9, 2003 HIV/AIDS in the workplace Mar 9, 2003 Insurance company releasing information to employer Feb 24, 2003 Insurance concern Feb 24, 2003 Navigating paperwork for nursing school what a mess! Feb 24, 2003 Disclosure/Nursing school Feb 24, 2003 HELP WITH MY TEEN WHO IS HIV+ Feb 7, 2003 Breach of confidentiality Feb 6, 2003 AIDS at work Feb 2, 2003 Disclosure and the Law Feb 2, 2003 Confidentiality Feb 2, 2003 Fractures and surgery on persons with AIDS Feb 2, 2003 FMLA and HIV Feb 2, 2003 An European going to th U.S Feb 2, 2003 Privacy Feb 2, 2003 Immunizations & menical exam for LPN program Feb 2, 2003 Can One Be HIV+ and a Nurse? Feb 2, 2003 Return To Work & Age Discrimination Dec 26, 2002 Right to know - Bitten by a child Oct 31, 2002 Who really alredy knows? Oct 29, 2002 hiv confidentiality Oct 11, 2002 Important Question Oct 11, 2002 Just Diagnosed who should I tell Oct 10, 2002 Small company group insurance and disclosure Oct 10, 2002 HIV+ in a small company Sep 30, 2002 Medical confidentiality Sep 30, 2002 how do you handle a medical physical upon accepting a job ? Sep 23, 2002 I Have a problem, please help! Sep 23, 2002 Confidentiality of my information Sep 23, 2002 10 question which are nor appropriate to ask a prospective health informaton employee. Sep 19, 2002 Research on problems with employee privacy issues Sep 19, 2002 family leave Sep 18, 2002 Unbelievable story but it is true Sep 18, 2002 Pre-Employment Medical Questionnaire and Disclosure of HIV Sep 18, 2002 HIV admittance Sep 18, 2002 My peer councelor is a tattle tale Sep 18, 2002 Report of Children's HIV status by Pediatrician Sep 18, 2002 Hiv positive employee threating to sue over termination, but there are two sides to the story Sep 18, 2002 TESTING OUT OF STATE Sep 16, 2002 New Job Aug 8, 2002 CPR Training and Use Aug 8, 2002 OUT OF STATE-TEST Jul 13, 2002 Testing in another State without my insurance Jul 13, 2002 False Positive for Marijuana Jul 13, 2002 physical for life insurance Jul 13, 2002 work knowing about meds Jul 13, 2002 BREECH OF CONFIDENTIALITY CONCERNING DEPARTMENT PERSONNEL May 10, 2002 surveys Jan 30, 2002 What to do? Part II (First question answered on 1/22) Jan 29, 2002 Am changing jobs; read conflicting info on legal complications re disclosure Jan 22, 2002 Disclosure & health insurance Jan 22, 2002 What to do? Jan 22, 2002 Disclosure of prescriptions at work Jan 11, 2002 When should I tell?? Jan 11, 2002 Bartender Jan 8, 2002 Can a hiv + nurse work? Dec 30, 2001 working with HIV Dec 30, 2001 HIV Disclosure Dec 21, 2001 Heart Attack and unwanted new job as result Dec 18, 2001 HIV Testing Dec 18, 2001 My Employer Is Seeking A New Insurance Provider Dec 18, 2001 Insurance Company revealed my status Dec 12, 2001 police Nov 15, 2001 Do I have to tell? Nov 13, 2001 MEDICAL EXAM FOR HEALTH CARE WORKER IN FLORIDA Nov 12, 2001 I don't like working with these people.e Nov 2, 2001 Sustiva and Drug Testing INFO FYI.... Oct 31, 2001 Aids and the work place Oct 30, 2001 irony at its best Oct 24, 2001 My employer and co-workers found out I have hep C Oct 23, 2001 I feel that this is a violation of my client confidentiality rights. Oct 22, 2001 I Work for Insurance Company Oct 5, 2001 Should employees know that their coworkers are infected? Sep 30, 2001 can a potential employer ask questions on a ap about hiv? Sep 26, 2001 Getting worried, need help! Sep 18, 2001 New Employee Handbook Issue Sep 18, 2001 sex in workplace Aug 27, 2001 my similar case!!! Aug 18, 2001 what to do if my job finds out my husband and I are HIV+ Aug 13, 2001 MD with HIV Aug 2, 2001 What Questions Should I ask? Jul 31, 2001 HIV reporting vs. AIDS reporting Jul 31, 2001 What memgers specialize in workplace violence? Jul 29, 2001 CO-WORKERS RIGHT Jul 27, 2001 EXPOSURE BY BODILY FLUIDS Jul 26, 2001 Government Workers Jul 24, 2001 HIV+ Nurse Jul 19, 2001 Disclosure by medical aid Jul 17, 2001 WORKING IN FOOD PLACES WHEN YOU WORK ALL LIFE??// EVER BODY SAY NOa!!! Jul 12, 2001 HR & Doctor's note Jul 12, 2001 Doctor's HIV Status Jun 15, 2001 Disclose status to prospective business partner? Jun 13, 2001 Medical Questionnaire (2) Jun 11, 2001 When to disclose to an employer--if at all Jun 9, 2001 drug testing for a knew job Jun 8, 2001 Mandatory vs Voluntary HIV testing Jun 8, 2001 Employer's right to know... Jun 8, 2001 nurse disclosing HIV status to contacts Jun 8, 2001 volunteer positions and disclosure Jun 8, 2001 Should I say yes? Jun 8, 2001 can i be a dentist? Jun 8, 2001 Must I tell employer of + Jun 8, 2001 Insurance Co. Disclosed to Employer Jun 2, 2001 HIV POS TERMINATED DUE TO POS URINE Jun 2, 2001 HIV Jun 2, 2001 Medical Questionnaire Jun 2, 2001 HIV Disclosure Jun 2, 2001 health department rcords Jun 2, 2001 +Nurse, insurance, and discrimination Jun 2, 2001 HIV food handler--employer's duties Jun 2, 2001 Employer Responsibility Jun 2, 2001 changing jobs and disclosure Jun 2, 2001 HIV confidentiality and Insurance Jun 2, 2001 preference for optimal workplace conditions Jun 2, 2001 HIV + and Sick Days Jun 2, 2001 Employees rights to privacy Jun 2, 2001 Self-Insured Plans and Disclosure Jun 1, 2001 Employer response to learning of HIV status of employee May 4, 2001 Invasive Procedures May 4, 2001 HIV May 4, 2001 Do I have to Disclose my HIV status? May 3, 2001 HIV (+) ICU Nurse,... Mar 13, 2001 Being terminated for being an HIV caretaker/spouce. Mar 13, 2001 HIV status and flight attendant Nov 27, 2000 HIV + Waitress concerns me Nov 17, 2000 VP being Nosey Nov 9, 2000 Benefits of Disclosure? Sep 1, 2000 Not sick enough for Disability Jul 25, 2000 Health app asks about meds -- can they deny me? Jul 25, 2000 Ethics of AIDS disclosure for massage therapists Jul 25, 2000 Support for business partners of people with AIDS Jul 25, 2000 does an employer have to tell Jul 25, 2000 IND. Doctor reported medical history HIV over back pain to employer Jul 19, 2000 New job disclosure Jul 17, 2000 telling doctors Nov 5, 1999 disclosure at school Sep 21, 1999 When changing jobs, when is HIV disclosure necessary Sep 10, 1999 Info provided to firm can reveal status? Jul 26, 1999 Who has the right to know partner's status? Jun 2, 1999 Relationship with coworker and confidentiality Apr 19, 1999 confidentiality issues in regards to HIV positive school students Apr 19, 1999 Not geting treatment because hes afraid they will find out Apr 14, 1999 My status? Apr 12, 1999 Forced HIV Disclosure by Random Drug Testing? Feb 3, 1999 Should I tell if I know someone that works in my school has HIV/aides? Jan 29, 1999 Do employers have the right to know if an employee has AIDS? Dec 31, 1998 aids hiv disclosure in educational environments Dec 31, 1998 Ethics on Health Care Worker disclosing patients HIV status Dec 11, 1998 Consent to Investigate Oct 14, 1998 HIV Disclosure in the Workplace Oct 7, 1998 New Job / Frequent Doctor Appts. Aug 24, 1998 Police Applicant is HIV+ Aug 24, 1998 wanting to know if I can work in a health care setting after finding out I am HIV+ Aug 24, 1998 Changing jobs..am I required to disclose? Aug 13, 1998 Asked about AIDS during an interview Aug 13, 1998 Potential Employment; what information does a Jul 27, 1998 Should I tell? Jul 27, 1998 Children with AIDS/HIV in Daycare Jul 13, 1998 Other Employees disclosing health status Jun 29, 1998 School Debate Jun 29, 1998 HIV in schools Jun 23, 1998 Work, Travel and HIV Jun 23, 1998 When should I tell my employer I have AIDS? Mar 30, 1998 CONFIDENTIALITY Mar 25, 1998 Informed supervisor concerned about disclosure Mar 17, 1998 What to Tell Dentist? Mar 4, 1998 Who has to know? Mar 4, 1998 Are you currently on any medications? Mar 4, 1998 Asking health questions and temporary employment agencies Mar 4, 1998 Surgeons with AIDS Feb 26, 1998 employer notified by insurance company Feb 26, 1998 employer rights Feb 4, 1998 Pre-employment physical Dec 12, 1997 Should Health Care Workers Tell Their HIV Status? Dec 12, 1997 Consent for Release of Medical Information Nov 18, 1997 Should I tell before the surgery? Sep 11, 1997 Do some states require HIV Disclosure? Sep 10, 1997 Revealing HIV/AIDS during preliminary interviews Sep 4, 1997 When are you required to tell? Jun 16, 1997 Why hide it? Jun 9, 1997 Can my employer discover my HIV status through repeated billing for HIV
drugs? May 26, 1997 Consent for Release of Medical Information May 7, 1997 Can my HMO Provider tell my employer? Apr 29, 1997 If Kaiser knows I'm HIV positve, can my employer find out? Apr 14, 1997 Employer wants to know if employees are HIV+ Apr 7, 1997
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