Security measures for AIDS and HIV.
This study describes the measures being taken by AIDS surveillance offices across the country to ensure the security of information regarding patients with AIDS and HIV infection. Security measures were evaluated according to the cumulative number of AIDS cases reported, whether partner notification services were provided, and whether HIV seropositive reporting by name was also required. This study showed that public health departments have taken extra steps to ensure the security of AIDS and HIV data.
Torres
C G
CG
Epidemiology Service, Oklahoma State Department of Health, Oklahoma City 73152.
Turner
M E
ME
Harkess
J R
JR
Istre
G R
GR
D000163:Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome; D003219:Confidentiality; D015658:HIV Infections; D006801:Humans; D016347:Medical Records Systems, Computerized; D011159:Population Surveillance; D011635:Public Health Administration; D012637:Security Measures; D014481:United States