The dentist, HIV and the law: duty to treat, need to understand.
An understanding of three areas of law--anti-discrimination, workplace safety and privacy and confidentiality--is helpful to dentists in meeting their responsibilities to treat HIV-infected individuals. This understanding also will assist in establishing a practice atmosphere in which HIV-infected patients will feel comfortable enough to fully disclose their condition and discuss treatment options with the care provider.
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AIDS/HIV Discrimination Unit, Los Angeles City Attorney's Office, CA 90012.
D017848:Blood-Borne Pathogens; D002140:California; D002961:Civil Rights; D003219:Confidentiality; D017742:Dental Care for Chronically Ill / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D003812:Dentist-Patient Relations; D015658:HIV Infections; D006801:Humans; D017053:Infection Control; D016273:Occupational Exposure / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D016079:Refusal to Treat; D014342:Truth Disclosure; D014481:United States