Confidentiality and informed consent and the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome epidemic

The acquired immunodeficiency syndrome epidemic has led to significant medicolegal concerns in the areas of informed consent and confidentiality. These legal concepts are directed at preserving respect for individual autonomy and privacy in the face of the epidemic. Emerging legal doctrines and issu...

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Published inArchives of pathology & laboratory medicine (1976) Vol. 114; no. 3; pp. 304 - 308
Main Author Lentz, S L
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.03.1990
Subjects
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome - epidemiology
AIDS/HIV
Confidentiality - legislation & jurisprudence
Disease Outbreaks - legislation & jurisprudence
Health Policy - legislation & jurisprudence
Humans
Informed Consent - legislation & jurisprudence
United States
United States
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Summary:The acquired immunodeficiency syndrome epidemic has led to significant medicolegal concerns in the areas of informed consent and confidentiality. These legal concepts are directed at preserving respect for individual autonomy and privacy in the face of the epidemic. Emerging legal doctrines and issues related to consent and confidentiality are outlined, and areas where the laboratory may develop procedures and policies in light of the doctrines are suggested.
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ISSN:0003-9985