Mandatory HIV testing and the character of medicine.
Proponents of mandatory HIV testing for patients and providers may not be giving adequate attention to the problems associated with such tests: violations of confidentiality, false negatives, reduced compliance with universal precautions, and misuse of resources.
Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke's Medical Center, Chicago, IL.
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