Discrimination Against Nurses With Hiv

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Lambda Legal Files Federal Discrimination Complaint On Behalf of Stroke Victim Who Was Denied Care by Six Louisiana Nursing Homes Because He Has HIV

Dallas -- Arguing that six Louisiana nursing homes violated federal law by refusing to care for a stroke victim because he also has HIV, Lambda Legal Defense and Education Fund will file a federal discrimination complaint against the homes today. A... Read more »

HIV-Positive Stroke Patient Files Discrimination Complaint With HHS

The Lambda Legal Defense and Education Fund on Wednesday filed a discrimination complaint with the HHS Office for Civil Rights claiming that six Louisiana nursing homes did not accept a stroke patient because he is also HIV-positive, the ... Read more »

Stigma, Discrimination in India Hindering HIV/AIDS Treatment, Care, Study Says

The stigma and discrimination associated with HIV/AIDS in India is delaying treatment and care for HIV-positive people, according to a study conducted by the Population Council 's Horizons program; Sharan , an Indian nongovernmental organization;... Read more »

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+Nurse, insurance, and discrimination

Health insurance through my employer, is everything totally confidential, esp. the meds? Can an insurance company drop me? I work in an ER as a nurse, can I be discriminated against? What if I change jobs, am I obligated to tell of my status?...

Response from Lynn L. Franzoi

Worldwide Benefits for Fox, Inc.

Medical information is confidential. The employer and administrator, if self-insured, and the insurer, if insured, know that they must keep this information confidential. Discrimination based on health status is illegal. If you are discriminated... Read more »

My HIV MD discriminates because of my weight

I will like to first tell you about myself, I am 47, male and was diagnosed with AIDS a little over 3 years ago and I am currently on antivirals (Viramune, Truvada) and I also suffer from clinical depression and are on anti-depressents (Zoloft,...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello Jose C.,A physician certainly should never intentionally humiliate a patient! There is always the possibility it was a misunderstanding. As you may know, one common problem with HIVers is wasting (involuntary weight loss). HIV specialists have... Read more »

discrimination?

I receive weekly allergy injections. During a retest 2 years ago a health clinician noticed blood on her fingers tips after some allergy testing. She panicked. We both went through the exposure protocols. I offered condolences and told her that my...

Response from Shannon Southall

Rocky Mountain CARES

HiI'm sorry you are experiencing this. Unfortunately in any health care setting you can see laziness in using protection on anyone let alone someone who has disclosed their HIV status. Health care settings are to use universal protection,... Read more »

AIDS discrimination is not acceptable!

Dr. Gerald,Is this true even in your state in Florida? How do we change this?AlexAIDS Discrimination in U.S. Is Widespread, ACLU FindsCivil rights violations against people with HIV and AIDS continue to be widespread throughout the United States,...

Response from Gerald Pierone, M.D.

AIDS Research and Treatment Center of the Treasure Coast

I think that unfortunately this is still true. There is pervasive discrimination and mistreatment of people living with HIV infection in many parts of our country and the world. The way to change this is to confront ignorant and mean spirited... Read more »

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UNITED STATES DISCRIMINATES AGAINST HIV+ PEOPLE

Posted by bradford, 2 Replies

UNITED STATES DISCRIMINATES AGAINST HIV+ PEOPLE

While nearly a million HIV+ American citizens enjoy the freedom to leave and travel outside their country, the United States government prohibits HIV+ individuals from other countries entry to the... Read more »

homophobia, aids discrimination and corruption...

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

HOMOPHOBIA, AIDS DISCRIMINATION and CORRUPTION IN PUERTO RICO A
Person With AIDS Fights For Justice WANTED: A LAWYER WHO IS NOT
AFRAID TO FIGHT FOR GAY CIVIL RIGHTS AND TO TAKE ON THE PUERTO
RICAN COURTS. On Thanksgiving Day 1991 Victor Umpierre... Read more »

discrimination in the delivery room?

Posted by megjemima, 3 Replies

I have been positive for over 10 years. Now I am pregnant and in my first trimester (yay!). My doctors have been very supportive.

Over the years, I have had good doctors and bad. However I fear discrimination in the delivery room. In my experience... Read more »

Why was there so much discrimination with Hiv?

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

From the beginning to now there is general discrimination with hiv, and you do not see this with hepatitis C virus. I wonder exactly why and if it will ever end? Maybe this is because it's tied with homosexuality, but what are the other factors as... Read more »

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