Due to Patient Confidentiality Legislation in place (in the UK at least), HIV & AIDS or any other sexually transmitted infections does not have to be disclosed to partners or General Practitioners or anyone at all outside the sexual health clinic. HOWEVER, UK law currently recognises that there are certain circumstances when disclosure of medical records, even sexual health records, can take place without a patient's consent. There include "the treatment of persons suffering from such diseases or the prevention of the spread thereof", and, "for the purpose of treatment and prevention." Medical records can also be disclosed without consent for the prevention of serious crimes - such as murder, rape, manslaughter, treason, and child abuse. This is for UK only as I am not sure if legislation differs in others countries. In the US there have been cases brought against individuals that have been infected for not telling their partners. Reckless Endangerment and similar crimes have been charged. I believe there has been some discussion on bringing attempted murder charges against such individuals. While there is no law that requires it, morally and ethically it would be wrong to expose any partner to such a disease without disclosing it to them.
You MUST tell any sexual partners that you are HIV positive. It is a criminal offence in many countries, and morally you should certainly warn them. You should also use a condom every time you have sex.
Yes, you MUST tell any sexual partners that you are HIV positive. It is a criminal offence in many countries, and morally you should certainly warn them. You should also use a condom every time you have sex.
it depends on who's point of view you look at...
no... doctors can face Discrimination
the patiets could use the information in a harmful way
yes... its the patients right to know
"Dentists convicted of giving Aids to their patients."
help patients make an informed decision whether they want to take the chance of catching the HIV virus or not.
It may be very difficult for someone to disclose this type of information. I do not believe they are supposed to tell everyone, only people who are close to them or whom they are/have been sexually intimate with.
It is important to find out who you trust as using this information as gossip can ruin someones life.
Instead of telling someone that you "have HIV" change the way you say it, say "I carry the virus for HIV". This seems less detrimental when you inform someone.
It is best that you also research on the treatment and prevention strategies, also practice safe sex with your lovers. Even if both of you are infected with the virus, new strains are always evolving and if they are not faithful; they might infect you with another form of sexually transmitted infection. So, it is best that you still practice safe sex at all times.
of COURSE you have to tell your partner is you have HIV.when you truly love someone you would't want to see them get hurt because of you.also its the responsible thing to do.
Yes the patient should know. Have a nice day.
If you love them, you will tell them. Knowingly exposing someone to HIV without telling them is the same as trying to kill them.
That means, you could get HIV by having sex with him/her.
One word - condoms ! If he knows he's HIV positive, he should always use a condom during any sexual activity with his partner. Additionally - never share his razor with her.
It was a court case related to a state law that required a person tell a sexual partner if they were positive for HIV.
You can prevent HIV by using condoms and tell your partner to go see a Clinic and take the HIV -antibody test.
no, People that have HIV looks the same. You can't tell by just looking at them.
No. You may choose to tell him/her or not.
Not healthy for partner.
Whenever the person is ready to tell people.
A man or a woman can be HIV negative and a partner can be positive if the manor the woman prevent him her self by using preservative(condom) in order not to infect each other orthe next partner, notice: using preservative in not 100 percent safe
I am going to answer this question assuming it should be phrased "If you test positive for HIV and infect your partner, is it possible for them to develop AIDS before you do?" Yes. HIV responds differently to each person's physical environment. Just because the virus may be less active in you, doesn't mean your partner will experience the same outcome. It is important to seek medical advise when dating another HIV+ person. I suggest you seek out a local HIV service organization and approach a counselor their to answer more of your questions.
People should behave the same to those who are HIV positive as they would to anyone else.
You tell their partner? And here's also a tip, Tell ur friend to tell the other partner who doesn't know to have a HIV test with hiim to make sure everythings ok... BUSTED.