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ETHICS IN MEDICINE   University of Washington School of Medicine

HIV and AIDS:
Case 2 Discussion

Testing for HIV, as for any other medical procedure should be done only with the informed consent of the patient. Testing without consent is unethical in this setting. The physician's role in the care of this patient is ongoing support, education and guidance about her various options for care.


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