Testing for HIV antibodies. Guide for obtaining informed consent.
Testing for HIV and such issues as test accuracy, informed consent, reporting requirements, and confidentiality related to testing are reviewed. Pre-test and posttest counseling is discussed, and a sample form to guide family physicians in obtaining informed consent is provided.
MacPherson
D W
DW
Department of Pathology, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ont.
Sellors
J W
JW
D015492:AIDS Serodiagnosis / Q000592:standards*; D000359:Aftercare / Q000592:standards; D003219:Confidentiality; D032962:Consent Forms; D016358:Contact Tracing; D003376:Counseling / Q000379:methods; D030881:Disclosure; D005194:Family Practice / Q000379:methods / Q000592:standards*; D005568:Forms and Records Control; D015483:HIV Antibodies / Q000097:blood*; D006801:Humans; D007258:Informed Consent; D008499:Medical Records / Q000592:standards; D009864:Ontario; D010353:Patient Education as Topic / Q000379:methods; D011634:Public Health / Q000592:standards; D011996:Records; D012307:Risk Factors
D015483:HIV Antibodies