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HM Forces does not yet 'blanket' screen people from the UK for HIV status. The Army has made it a policy of offering voluntary HIV, Hepatitis & syphilis investigation to those commonwealth recuits who are joining from African nations & areas that are know to be endemic with HIV infection. However, this is by no way compulsory. I personally, as an Australian Commonwealth recruit in 2004, was never offered a HIV test. I would agree with the original poster.... HM Forces would benefit in re-thinking this policy in regards to it's recruitment of ALL personnel into the Forces.
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Do the British Army do an HIV blood test on soldiers being deployed?
In 2004 no, not sure about today tho
Would a soldier in the British army diagnosed with HIV be asked to leave?
yes
Can you take out a life insurance policy on your mom if she has HIV?
This may be possible - but it would be most likely a quite expensive life insurance policy.
Why was HIV excluded from insurance policies?
You can not buy Life Insurance if you have HIV because it is a disease that can kill with no known cure. There is the option to buy a Guaranteed Issued policy if you can afford the premiums.
Can you take out a small life policy being HIV positive if you live more than 3 years after you take out the policy?
Yes. Contact me and I will get you started. 4LifeGuild
What has the author Timothy G Dowd written?
Timothy G Dowd has written: 'HIV/AIDS in sub-Saharan Africa' -- subject(s): AIDS (Disease), HIV infections, Government policy, Public opinion
What has the author Robie Siamwiza written?
Robie Siamwiza has written: 'A situation analysis of policy and teaching HIV/AIDS prevention in educational institutions in Zambia' -- subject(s): Prevention, HIV infections, AIDS (Disease)
What jobs can you get with a masters in social policy?
Social worker, probation officer, HIV/ AIDS Awareness Coordinator, Project Manager
How have the core functions of public health been applied with regards to the HIV and AIDS epidemic?
assessment,policy development,and assurance
Can you sue the salvation army for revealing your hiv status?
HIPAA laws protect and define situations under which your HIV status can be released. Contact an attorney to determine if you have a case. The involved personnel may also be subject to criminal charges.
Is HIV positive good or bad?
It is better to be HIV negative than HIV positive. An HIV positive person is infected with HIV.
How does HIV reduce reduce your ability to fight infection?
HIV reduces your ability to fight infection because it attacks your CD4+ also know as your T-cells. Your body is at a constant struggle to keep your body healthy by fighting against infections. The T-cells are like the Generals in this war. They tell other soldiars (B-cells,) whats to do in this war against HIV and other infections. HIV enters the T-cells, and become "HIV factories". More HIV is released into the bloodstream to enter more T-cells. Eventually, the T-cells die, and HIV starts winning the war. Your immune system doesn't work anymore because there aren't Generals (T-cells) telling the soldiers what to do.
