Legal implications of treating HIV patients.
A patient's HIV status often has significant impact on a physician's willingness and ability to provide quality medical care. A physician may face substantial penalties for refusing to treat a patient who has HIV. Even the referral of a patient with HIV to an HIV specialist may constitute a discriminatory act. The law provides certain guidelines that, if followed, may keep a physician out of the courtroom.
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South Texas College of Law, Houston, USA.
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D006233:Persons with Disabilities / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D005260:Female; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000635:transmission; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011287:Prejudice; D012017:Referral and Consultation; D016079:Refusal to Treat / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D014481:United States