Can You Be Forced To Have Hiv Testing In Nc

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Malawi Sex Workers Sue Government After Forced HIV Test

Fourteen Malawian prostitutes are suing the government after being forced to undergo HIV testing as part of their arrest process, a high court official in the administrative capital Lilongwe said Sunday. When the women were arrested for... Read more »

Malawi: Police Force HIV Tests for Sex Workers

Malawian police on a routine sweep for criminals in Mwanza earlier this month arrested 14 women deemed sex workers and allegedly forced them to undergo HIV tests, rights workers say. The women were subsequently charged for "deliberately trading in... Read more »

New York to Force Quicker HIV Tests of Sex-Crime Suspects

Beginning Nov. 1, suspects indicted for sex crimes such as rape in New York could be forced to undergo court-ordered HIV testing. Test results would be shared only with the alleged defendant and assault survivor, said Kevin Wright, Putnam County... Read more »

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Forced HIV Disclosure by Random Drug Testing?

I work as a police officer, hence random drug testing is part of the job. I do feel, however, that my department's approach to listing all current meds taken is woefully lax. Can you point me to any legal references in such matters that could...

Response from Nancy Breuer

WorkPositive, Inc.

To respond to your question, I contacted the Personnel Division of the most responsible municipal employer I know on this issue, a small city here in California. This is what I learned from them: 1. If your concern is that the medications you take... Read more »

Claiming rape to force a person to get tested...

Why is it that you never answer me? I want to know what to do about finding out a partners status. I am thinking about telling the police he raped me so that he has to get a test. I know this is mean, but he had sex with me while I was passed out...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,Yep, that would definitely qualify as awful. Rape is a criminal charge and a conviction could land someone behind bars as well as ruin their life. I also don't condone having sex with someone who's completely passed out! That's... Read more »

Positive Elisa, Indeterminate Western Blot, Negative Rapid Test HIV test was indeterminate?(INDETERMINATE HIV TESTS, 2009) (PREGNANCY, 2009)

Hi, Doctor - Around 2 weeks ago during my annual OBGYN appointment, I received a HIV test. The Elisa came back repeatedly positive and the Western Blot was indeterminate with traces of P24. Freaking out, I then went to my local health clinic 4 days...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,You are most likely HIV negative. See below.Dr. BobHIV test was indeterminate?(INDETERMINATE HIV TESTS, 2009) (PREGNANCY, 2009)Feb 21, 2009 Hi, I have been sexually active for over two years now. I got tested two years ago and it came back... Read more »

Ding Dong Injury- Can people trust the rapid hiv tests? (Seattle Department Finds OraSure HIV Test to Be Less Accurate Than Label Claims)

DR Greetings and well wishes!! I hope your having a fabulous evening!! First let me tell you that you give hope to the hopeless. Thats power!! Here is my story. I tested negative at 96 days with the finger prick test. I then went back and...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,Actually, it was indeed a fabulous evening! I spent it having dinner with two of my favorite people: Broadway legend Stephen Sondheim and New York Times op-ed columnist Frank Rich!Regarding your ding-dong problem, the blowjob actually bruised... Read more »

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Tested + for HIV int the Air Force back in 1986

Posted by survivor65, 2 Replies

Back in 1986 was the first time all military was tested for Aids. Me along with about 20 others were imediately shipped out, to Wilford Hall I was given a choice, either get a medical discharge, or finish out my enlistment. The talk was that we only... Read more »

discrimination & armed forces

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

I would like to know what is the procedure for a person that just joined any of the armed service branchs and is tested there and is positive. What happens then? I am interested to know what is the policy for discrimination regarding HIV/AIDS and... Read more »

hiv testing

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

what test is used to test for hiv if your a dependant, ex if your father was a air force officer and you use the military doctors, what test do they use. Read more »

Call for a Task Force on HIV Reservoirs

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Global Commitment Urgently Needed Towards an HIV Cure: Call for a Task Force on
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