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Why Wait? The Ethics of Disclosing HIV Screening Results

Year: 2023

Type: article

Abstract: Counseling patients on their HIV test results is an important part of undergraduate and graduate medical education. However, many trainees and physicians feel ill prepared to counsel patients on potentially distressing results. We present a case involving early disclosure of a false-positive HIV screening test result to a patient and the downstream effects of this premature disclosure. This case highlights the importance of understanding the various HIV testing options available and the importance of education on effectively counseling patients on screening versus confirmatory HIV test results.

Source: Journal of Investigative Medicine High Impact Case Reports

DOI: 10.1177/23247096231171249

Authors: Zain Aryanpour, Skye Opsteen, Olivia T. Van Gerwen, Christina A. Muzny, Sonya L. Heath

Institutions: University of Alabama, University of Alabama at Birmingham, UAB Medicine

Language: English

Topic: HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions

Subfield: Infectious Diseases

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $750