Mandatory HIV disclosure in healthcare settings

Is HIV disclosure by a patient in medical settings (other than when accessing HIV care or treatment) mandatory* in your country in any of the following circumstances:

*Mandatory means that disclosure is required by law or formal regulation and the service cannot be obtained without the disclosure being made.

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* 1. HIV disclosure by a patient to a physician is mandatory in your country

Yes

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* 2. HIV disclosure by a patient to a nurse is mandatory in your country

Yes

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* 3. HIV disclosure by a patient to a dentist is mandatory in your country

Yes

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* 4. HIV disclosure by a patient to to an employee of a healthcare provider (other than a physician, nurse or dentist) is mandatory in your country

Yes

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* 5. What is the legal or regulatory basis for mandatory disclosure if one exists in your country?

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* 6. Contact details of person completing this questionnaire (this information will be kept confidential)

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