Hiv Client Confidentiality Statement

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I feel that this is a violation of my client confidentiality rights.

Does an HIV dental clinic (Bering Dental Clinic) have the right to disclose my first and last name to others in a waiting room by calling my name out loud? I feel that this is a violation of my client confidentiality rights. From Houston...

Response from Lynn L. Franzoi

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I am not sure how the clinic can call you without calling out your name. This is a common practice in dental offices, doctors offices, etc. This occurs in most medical practices, including ones that are disease specific. If you don't want... Read more »

Confidentiality? (NAMES BASED REPORTING, 2010)

Hi Robert,I suppose this isn't the correct forum for this question, but I hope that you can... Read more »

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D. »

Confidentiality of my information

how must my information on my hiv status be stored by service providers to maintain confidentiality... Read more »

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U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Georgia: Carrollton HIV Clinic Shut Down; Funding, Confidentiality Concerns Cited

On March 28, the Georgia Division of Public Health ceased its operations at the Michael Smith Center in Carrollton, leaving around 75 HIV-positive clients to find new primary care providers. The Smith Center is owned by the HIV/AIDS nonprofit agency... Read more »

Statement by New York City Health Commissioner Dr. Thomas R. Frieden on Rare Strain of HIV in a New York City Resident

On February 11, 2005, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) reported a case of HIV infection with a strain that is resistant to many drugs in three classes of HIV medications, and which appears to have progressed to AIDS... Read more »

Media Statement by Dr. Kevin Fenton, Director, National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

As we pause to reflect on the toll of HIV during this 20th anniversary of World AIDS Day, we must not forget that our fight against this devastating disease is far from over. HIV remains a significant threat to the health and well-being of multiple... Read more »

"Confidential" (Ms) Information

My mind wanders back in time. Eight years ago, I received a letter from the Red Cross; "You need to contact our office and make an appointment. The blood you donated revealed something that could have a significant impact on your health." Fear and... Read more »

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HIV+ women? Confidential phone study $50.

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If you recently tested + for HIV, you may be eligible for a confidential phone interview. To see if you qualify, call 877 737 5782 x6.

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HIV+? Nationwide confidential phone survey - $50

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hi there!
we're two students from Israel seeking for some assitance:
we are writing a seminar about aids and confidentiality and we could use any information about the subject - from everyone: experts, doctors or patients that don't mind sharing their... Read more »

$100 Confidential Interviews, St Louis 4/29 or 5/2

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We need HIV+ Individuals for confidential interviews in St. Louis. Eligible participants will be invited to complete a 90 minute individual interview on either Friday, April 29th or Monday, May 2nd. Participants who complete the 90 minute interview... Read more »

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