Publications

The report: explains rapid HIV testing technologies; describes the status of rapid HIV test kits in Canada; presents an overview of the Canadian regulatory framework applicable to the approval and use of rapid test kits; provides a comprehensive evaluation of the potential benefits of making rapid HIV testing at the point of care available in … Read more

This paper proposes discussion points relevant to the development of a plan of action to support collaborative advocacy. It sets out twelve objectives and strategies for treatment, microbicides and vaccine advocacy, and identifies opportunities for advocacy at global, regional and national levels.

The Discussion Paper examines the issues raised for the Aboriginal community by HIV testing and confidentiality, based on interviews of individuals working in the field of HIV/AIDS and Aboriginal people, and on research conducted by the author.

The Discussion Paper examines the issues raised for Aboriginal communities by the relationship between jurisdiction and HIV/AIDS programs and services, based on interviews with individuals working in the field of HIV/AIDS and Aboriginal people and on research conducted by the author.

The Discussion Paper examines issues raised for the Aboriginal community by HIV/AIDS-related discrimination, based on interviews with individuals working in the field of HIV/AIDS and Aboriginal people, and on research conducted by the author.

In this issue: www.aidslaw.ca — Now over ½ million hits! Minister Rock Responds to Network’s Report on Injection Drug Use and HIV/AIDS 1999 AGM Highlights Important Dates Work Has Started on Rapid Testing Care, Treatment, and Support Project Underway Project News Other Network News 1999/2000 Board Network Staff and Interns Comments and Feedback New Resources

FEATURES HIV Testing and Treatment of Children HIV/AIDS and Children’s Rights HIV/AIDS IN CANADIAN COURTS BC Human Rights Tribunal Rules on Discrimination by London Life AIDS Organizations Denied Leave to Intervene in Insurance Case No Removal of HIV-Positive Man for Marijuana Conviction Criminalization of Assisted Suicide Challenge No Duty to Preserve Benefits for Employee with … Read more

The object of this report is to analyze the following questions with a view to informing that policy development: Should HIV testing be offered to all pregnant women, or only to those at increased risk of HIV infection? Should HIV testing of pregnant women be voluntary, or should it be mandatory? Should physicians be required … Read more

This volume contains the final version of the three background papers. It should be read together with HIV/AIDS and Injection Drug Use: Legal and Ethical Issues, the report on phases I and II of the project, which contains a summary of the analysis of the seven priority issues, and the recommendations developed by the workshop … Read more