Publication Topic : Testing

Testing of Persons Believed to be the Source of an Occupational Exposure to HBV, HCV, or HIV – A Backgrounder

The report provides information with reference to current policies, procedures, and scientific literature on: the risk of accidental occupational exposure to HBV, HCV, and HIV; post-exposure protocols and treatment; testing technologies and procedures; benefits to the exposed worker of information about the source person’s serological status, risk factors, and medical history; harms of compulsory testing … Read more

HIV Testing of UN Peacekeeping Forces: Legal and Human Rights Issues

The UNAIDS Executive Director established the UNAIDS Expert Panel on HIV Testing in UN Peacekeeping Operations to analyze and formulate a comprehensive position on the issue of HIV testing. This Expert Panel convened in New York on 17 – 18 September 2001. The purpose of this paper was to contribute to the deliberations of the … Read more

HIV Testing and Confidentiality: Final Report

The Report contains a re-examination of the issues raised by HIV testing and confidentiality in Canada. The main question addressed is whether new developments warrant a departure from the “general principle governing HIV antibody testing in Canada.” In particular, the Report examines the following questions: Is specific informed consent to testing still necessary, or should … Read more

Occupational Exposure to HBV, HCV, or HIV

This is one of a series of seven info sheets: Risks of Transmission Management of Exposure Post-exposure Prophylaxis Testing for Infection Information from the Source Person Calls for Compulsory Testing of Source Persons Readings and Resources

HIV/AIDS Policy and Law Review 5(4) 2000

FEATURES An Ethical Analysis of the Mandatory Exclusion of Immigrants Who Test HIV-Positive Legal, Ethical, and Human Rights Issues at Durban 2000 HIV/AIDS IN CANADIAN COURTS Red Cross and Federal Government Held Liable for Hemophiliacs’ HIV Infection Court Approves Final Red Cross Bankruptcy Plan to Compensate Blood Victims Supreme Court to Hear Appeal in Negligence … Read more

HIV/AIDS Policy and Law Review 5(2-3) Spring/Summer 2000

FEATURES Supreme Court rules on disability discrimination HIV/AIDS and the Law: New challenges HIV/AIDS IN CANADIAN COURTS Medical treatment of children with HIV/AIDS Court rejects appeal for safe supply of medical marijuana Appeals heard on both medical and non-medical marijuana BC Appellate Court dismisses insurance appeal Man with HIV gets reprieve from deportation Discrimination in … Read more