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Flagging of HIV status

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Should a patient HIV status being flagged on the Medical Record Folder / Hospital System so that "Extra Precautions can be taken by healthcare professionals to minimize the risk of transmission whilst providing care to the patient?

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  • christo85930
    christo85930 MT041280

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    Should it? Absolutely. All retroviruses or uncurable diseases are flagged in such a way. The law allows it, all medical providers do it, and common sense requires it.
  • edward59161
    edward59161 MT041280

    Posted

    Well, for my opinion it should be. Prevention is always better than cure. I don't want others to suffer, it is spreading to fast in this age where sexual interaction is not much a talk and an issue.

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