Law Of Aids Hiv

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Journals Focus on HIV/AIDS Law, Epidemic in India; Fact Sheet on HIV/AIDS in India; Guide for Living With HIV; Essay on AIDS Statistics

"HIV/AIDS Policy & Law Review ," Canadian HIV/AIDS Legal Network : The April 2005 issue of the review includes the latest developments in courts worldwide, HIV/AIDS-related news in Canada, and international and legal network news ("HIV/AIDS... Read more »

Fact Sheet: The Law and HIV/AIDS

HIV raises many legal-, financial-, and health insurance-related questions for both HIV-positive individuals and their employers. Laws differ in each state. It is important that you consult an attorney in your state or get advice from your local or... Read more »

U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

New Sex Law to Curb HIV/AIDS, Marital Rape in Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe has passed a new law that criminalizes the deliberate transmission of HIV, recognizes rape in marriages and imposes heavy penalties for a host of sexual offenses. The Sexual Offenses Act, which also seeks to protect youths and mentally... Read more »

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Laws of Disclosure (DISCLOSURE LAWS, 2010) (CRIMINALIZATION OF HIV 2010)

Hey Dr. Bob,It's great to see you've been doing this forum for all these years. Exactly how long have you been doing this. Anyway, keep up the fantastic work. Now to why I'm writting to you. No concerns nor worries here but just a bit...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello C,How long have I been doing this? Oh Lordy, since the last millennium, I think.As for HIV disclosure laws, they vary from state to state. California has a "Willful Exposure" law, which makes it a felony (punishable by up to eight... Read more »

AIDS LAWS - CONSENSUAL SEX

Are there any states in which an HIV+ person can be convicted and go to jail for having unprotected consenual sex with an HIV - partner? I understand that most people would find in unethical but is it considered illegal or can two consenting adults...

Response from David Wohl, M.D.

University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill

In my state of North Carolina, if a person with HIV infection has unprotected sex with another person without disclosing their HIV status they can be prosecuted as a 'health law violator'. I suspect, NC is not the only state with such... Read more »

laws on aids in the workplace

Are there any Minnesota laws on AIDS in the workplace?...

Response from Nancy Breuer

WorkPositive, Inc.

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), a federal law, employees are protected from discrimination on the basis of HIV in all aspects of employment including application procedures, hiring, advancement, benefits, opportunities and any term,... Read more »

Help, my brother in law has AIDS/lymphoma test

Dr.Dezube I hope you can help.My brother in law was diagnosed with HIV about 14 years ago.He been through all the medicines and has exhausted all of them.He's been off of all of them for about 6 months now. His t-cell counts and viral loads are...

Response from Bruce Dezube, M.D.

Harvard Medical School

Lymphoma is usually NOT subtle. If his night sweats, weight loss, and stomach cramps are related to lymphoma, then I imagine that over the next few weeks, his symptoms will return. If his symptoms do indeed return, then I would recommend that he... Read more »

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My brother in law has full blown AIDS

Posted by Anonymous

My brother in law was diagnosed with HIV about 10 years ago. He is gay. His partner died about 6 years ago. He now has full blown AIDS. He is having seizures, walks with a cane, and has a constant runny nose. He is only 40 years old. My in laws... Read more »

My brother in law is HIV+

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Hello to all those reading,
I just found out recently that my brother in law is HIV+, I have been with my husband for 4 years and he has only now been comfortable with sharing this with me. I am trying to learn as much as possible about what to... Read more »

HIV LAW

Posted by Anonymous

I want to pursue a career in HIV legislation and advocacy, possibly working with developing nations. I always see posts for healthcare workers and not so much that would be related to law. I definitely want to pursue my career but im wondering if... Read more »

LAW

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

If I could tell you any three of your choice of laws would be granted what would you choose? Even it was just one? That is to say what law would you like this country to pass about HIV/AIDS? It can do with anything: transmittion, testing, treatment,... Read more »

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