Title | Projected survival gains from revising state laws requiring written opt-in consent for HIV testing. |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 2011 |
Authors | April, Michael D., John J. Chiosi, David A. Paltiel, Paul E. Sax, and Rochelle P. Walensky |
Journal | Journal of general internal medicine |
Volume | 26 |
Issue | 6 |
Pagination | 661-7 |
Date Published | 2011 Jun |
ISSN | 1525-1497 |
Keywords | AIDS Serodiagnosis, Cohort Studies, Diagnostic Tests, Routine, HIV Infections, Humans, Informed Consent, Models, Statistical, Patient Acceptance of Health Care, Predictive Value of Tests, State Government, Survival Rate |
Abstract | Although the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends HIV testing in all settings unless patients refuse (opt-out consent), many state laws require written opt-in consent. |
DOI | 10.1007/s11606-010-1323-z |
Alternate Journal | J Gen Intern Med |