Who Has The Right To Know About Patient's Hiv Status

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Hello, I was diagnosed with pjp pneumonia & AIDS 6 years ago... I almost died, but I beat'em both. I am on Atripla, and having good results - I have NEVER missed a dose since beginning my HAART treatment - my CD4 count is now 364 (...

Response from Jacques Chambers, C.L.U.

HelpWithBenefits.com

Medicaid in all states is difficult to deal with as the reimbursement level is so low, many doctors will not accept it. You are correct that there is discrimination going on, definitely with the latter doctor and possibly the other as well. I... Read more »

Who has the right to know partner's status?

My partner recently tested positive (December) and began treatment in January. He's employed by a major law firm in our city. Obviously the insurance folks know of his status, but who at his firm has access to the insurance info? And who,...

Response from Lynne Gabriel

WorkPositive, Inc.

In the workplace, the right to know is based on the need to know. Everyone's medical information is confidential and that has been true long before the AIDS epidemic began. The employer's right to know is limited and quite restricted.... Read more »

Ethics on Health Care Worker disclosing patients HIV status

Can a health care worker disclose the status of clients HIV status to a third person, to protect that person from harm?...

Response from Nancy Breuer

WorkPositive, Inc.

Only one class of health care worker can disclose a person's HIV status to a third party to my knowledge, and that is the treating MD. The law varies by state, so make sure you know the law in your state. In most states, the only person to whom... Read more »

Doctor's HIV Status

If, during surgery, a doctor cuts himself can he require the patient submit to an HIV test and does the patient have a right to know the HIV status of the doctor in California?...

Response from Judith A. Aberg, M.D.

Washington University, St. Louis School of Medicine

If a surgeon cuts himself during a surgery then he/she does have the right to have the patient tested for HIV and Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C. This same goes for any occupational exposure. The healthcare worker should be tested at time of injury for... Read more »

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Who has to know about my HIV status?

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

I got a phone message from my county health department.
Why are they calling me? Does my HIV status have to be reported to them? I told them I didn't want to speak to them until I speak to my doctor first. (doc is on vacation until next week)
How... Read more »

Disclosing HIV status to potential new bf's

Posted by njpozdad, 3 Replies

Just being diagnosed in July of 2010 was wondering if any man out there can give me his opinion about when its best to disclose my HIV status to potential new bf's. Best to start the conversation with it? Wait until you get a feel whether the guy is... Read more »

Disclosure of HIV status without permission

Posted by njpozdad, 2 Replies

I was diagnosed hiv+ on July 26, 2010. At that time I was very sick and could not lend my then wife support for my diagnosis. She was afraid she was positive too. Since we didn't have sex for 7 years before my diagnosis there was no chance she was... Read more »

New city, New job, New HIV status...too much.

Posted by Nathan, 3 Replies

Okay,
So... I am 4 days into knowing I am positive, 5 months in a new part of the country and obviously in a new job.
I have made a couple of friends, feeling things out in a new city, trying to plant roots and to start a new chapter...

Well... Didn't... Read more »

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