An ongoing dialogue on HIV/AIDS, infectious diseases,
August 20th, 2009
The V.A. Opts Out
Read all about it here: As of August 17, 2009, written (signature) consent is no longer required for HIV testing in the VHA. Instead, patients will provide verbal informed consent prior to HIV testing. Furthermore, scripted pre-test and post-test counseling are no longer mandated. Since the VA is the largest HIV provider in the nation — […]
Paul E. Sax, MD
Contributing Editor
NEJM Journal Watch
Infectious Diseases
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