W.W.Ho, et al., "Complexities in HIV Consent in Adolescents"
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Research/Journal Articles
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There is no uniform policy on minors rights to consent to HIV testing and treatment. The process of obtaining consent is complex and depends on several factors, including individual state laws related to HIV testing and to a minors capacity to consent to general, and to sexual-health related, medical care. This article reviews the laws of informed consent and confidentiality related to HIV disease in adolescents, of particular important for pediatric and adolescent clinicians.
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2005-July-01
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