WEEK 3 & 4: Discussions

WEEK 3 & 4: Discussions

Week 3

HIV/AIDS

Risks, Costs, and Benefits of Addressing HIV

As per various federal as well as state laws, an individual's HIV status should remain confidential. The HIPAA or the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act contains provisions which thusly protect each citizen's right to keep their health information confidential. The purpose of this discussion is to identify the risks, costs, and benefits of addressing and preserving physical-patient confidentiality in HIV which falls in the category of surveillance.

Right Approach to HIV

The status of HIV reporting requirements are tied to various legal issues which ...