Section 22-11A-50 Definitions. As used in this article, the following words and phrases shall have the following meanings respectively ascribed to them, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: (1) HIV. Human Immunodeficiency Virus. (2) AIDS. Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome. (3) HIV INFECTION. Infection with human immunodeficiency virus as determined by antibody tests, culture or other […]
Section 22-11A-51 Informed consent required for HIV testing. (a) Before any HIV test is performed, the health care provider or testing facility shall obtain from the person a voluntary informed consent to administer the test. (b) A general consent form should be signed for medical or surgical treatment which specifies the testing for HIV infection […]
Section 22-11A-52 Informed consent implied under certain circumstances. When a written consent for HIV testing has not been obtained, consent shall be implied when an individual presents himself to a physician for diagnostic treatment or other medical services and the physician shall determine that a test for HIV infection is necessary for any of the […]
Section 22-11A-53 Notification of positive test result; counseling; referral to appropriate health care services; explanation of individual responsibility. An individual tested shall be notified of a positive test result by the physician ordering the test, his designee, a physician designated by the applicant or by the Department of Public Health. Such notification shall include: (1) […]
Section 22-11A-54 Confidentiality. A health care or other testing facility shall maintain confidentiality regarding medical test results with respect to the HIV infection or a specific sickness or medical condition derived from such infection and shall disclose results only to those individuals designated by this article or otherwise as authorized by law. (Acts 1991, No. […]
