An in-depth review of consent forms provided to volunteers for HIV/AIDS research in the United States and abroad about study procedures, risks and benefits has found that the forms were extremely long ...

HIV testing must be voluntary. Patients must know that testing is planned and be informed that they will be tested unless they decline (“opt out”). The patient should be provided information about HIV ...

GRAND RAPIDS — West Michigan’s largest health system wants to repeal a state mandate requiring patients to sign a separate consent form to be tested for HIV, saying it creates barriers to treatment.

As of today in Massachusetts, you can get an HIV test without having to sign a written consent form. That means you can also skip that potentially embarrassing walk down to the lab to hand over your ...

Journal of Empirical Research on Human Research Ethics: An International Journal, Vol. 16, No. 1/2 (February-April 2021), pp. 78-88 (10 pages) HIV cure research carries serious risks and negligible ...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) – Norton Hospital is now screening patients for HIV when they come to the emergency department — though they can opt out. Health care professionals want to detect and treat the ...

Arizona has repealed a law requiring informed consent for HIV testing. On May 20, Gov. Doug Ducey signed a bill repealing a requirement that before administering an HIV test a health care provider ...