Hiv Confidentiality Ethics

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I am a student at the college of pharmacy at wayne state university in Detroit, Michigan. I am presenting an ethical dilemma in my ethics class. I feel that my question could help shed some light for healthcare providers in particular situations:A...

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I can see why the scenario appeals to you, but the pharmacist's obligation to patient confidentiality trumps what many folks would see as his/her "moral obligation" to inform the female partner. Here's the hole in the scenario:... Read more »

Ethical Principles relating to HIV/AIDS in New Jersey

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confidentiality issues in regards to HIV positive school students

I am a Senior Biology Major at XXXXXXX in XXX. I am taking a Social Ethics course that involves... Read more »

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I am an undergrad working on a biomedical ethics paper about AIDS/HIV+ disclosure. I would appreciate any input that anyone has on the matter. I would like to know how people feel about this issue. Who do you feels needs to know about HIV status?... Read more »

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