HIV/AIDS. Maintaining confidentiality when tracing contacts
Mackereth, P.; Harrison, T.
Nursing Times 91(2): 25-26
1995
ISSN/ISBN: 0954-7762 PMID: 7838762 Document Number: 440513
The extent to which a patient who has HIV can rely on information relating to his or her status remaining confidential has been the subject of furious debate within and outside the nursing profession. This paper explores the issues, with particular reference to partner notification.
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