Penal Code And Hiv

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Penal Codes, Sexual Practices and Sexual Health in Lebanon

For our World AIDS Day 2010 section, we wanted to capture the diversity of the AIDS community. So, we reached out to people across the world -- mostly those who have never written for us before -- and asked them to guest blog. These columns are... Read more »

Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report Summarizes Editorials on California's Code-Based HIV Reporting System

After years of debate surrounding patient privacy issues, California three years ago began reporting HIV cases to the federal government using alphanumeric codes that incorporate a patient's birthdate, gender and elements of their last name. Under... Read more »

California Considering Switching From Coded HIV Reporting System to Names-Based Reporting Because of Inefficiencies

California's HIV reporting system -- which relies on codes rather than names to protect patient privacy -- has become a "bureaucratic morass," and even people who originally favored coded reporting now are supporting a switch to names-based... Read more »

Ask the Experts

Whoo Hoo and Unlocking the Dr. Bob Code

Hey Dr. Bob,So, I am pleased to say that my HIV test out to 6 months post exposure was non-reactive! Whoo hoo!! And for the record, my HIV test was negative at 3 months post exposure as well. So I am moving on with my life. It feels good....

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi B,Wow, you unlocked the "Da-Bob" code?!? Great. Now what about "Angels and Demons and Bobs?"Congrats on your negative tests and negative HIV status!Do you really talk about me at the dinner table? "Dr. Bob and... Read more »

Medicare and codes for Radiesse and Sculptra

Dr. Pierone, MD after speaking with my ID Dr.'s office.. they said that these codes are temporary and not working. I spoke with Medicare and they know nothing re: this matter. Do you know what is happening with this? I gave Medicare the...

Response from Gerald Pierone, M.D.

AIDS Research and Treatment Center of the Treasure Coast

Hello and thanks for posting. The first hurdle has been cleared National coverage is in place for facial fillers for HIV lipoatrophy. The next step is that the local Medicare contractors (First Coast Options for Florida) set the guidelines,... Read more »

Code of Ethics/CBC

Dr.Holodniy, Two questions regarding routine CBC testing, First, As a Doctor, What does a CBC tell you, can it be used at all to rule in OR out possible HIV infection? Also, is a doctor, or surgeon for that matter, obligated to tell his/her patient...

Response from Mark Holodniy, M.D., F.A.C.P., C.I.C.

Stanford University, School of Medicine

A CBC measures several things regarding blood counts. First it tells you how much hemoglobin/hematocrit (H/H, ability of your blood to carry oxygen) and red blood cells (RBC which contain the H/H) there are. Next it measures the platelet count.... Read more »

What's the deal now with the codes for the two facial fillers

Nelson, after speaking with my ID Dr.'s office.. they said that these codes are temporary and not working. I spoke with Medicare and they know nothing re: this matter. Do you know what is happening with this? I gave Medicare the codes from...

Response from Nelson Vergel, B.S.Ch.E., M.B.A.

Program for Wellness Restoration

The HCPCS codes for Sculptra and Radiesse are on the second page on this link: http://www.cms.gov/transmittals/downloads/R1972CP.pdfWhat are HCPCS Codes?Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System - Billing CodesBy Trisha Torrey, About.com... Read more »

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You think you are lonely try being HIV + and a OTR hetro trucker with a moral code about infecting

Posted by dknswm45, 2 Replies

I have been infected thru hetro sex since May 17, 2011. Got very sick for 2 weeks following intercourse. Was tested and given the news. I thought my life was lonely being a trucker now it is non exisitant. Is it a wonder I am not in a padded cell.... Read more »

SENIOR PUBLIC POLICY ASSOCIATE (Ref. Code: SPPA-PP

Posted by Anonymous

SENIOR PUBLIC POLICY ASSOCIATE (Ref. Code: SPPA-PP)
The Senior Public Policy Associate is responsible for the overall development, coordination and implementation of NMAC's gay men/MSM of color policy and HIV/AIDS stigma initiatives and its impact on... Read more »

HIV Tracking System

Posted by ScotCharles, 1 Reply

Did anyone know this was going on? How is our privacy guaranteed?

HIV Tracking System May Be Scrapped

California uses codes instead of names to protect patient privacy, but even some former supporters say coding is too cumbersome.

By Charles... Read more »

HIV Scams Never Stop

Posted by Bear60, 3 Replies

New 419 Scam Promises Cure For HIV/AIDS
July 20, 2006
New 419 Scam Promises Cure For HIV/AIDS
Nigeria 419: The Road to Ruin
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Scam Alerts

The latest twist in the Nigerian 419 Scam is an email promising a cure for HIV/AIDS. Computer security... Read more »

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