The HIV testing of a man with learning disabilities: informed consent, confidentiality and policy

Abstract

Informed consent, confidentiality, disclosure, policy and the wider consequences of HIV testing are issues explored in this paper concerning a man with learning disabilities who tested positive for HIV. The events and outcomes are summarised, with lessons identified for policy and practice in HIV risk management and adult protection in services for people with learning disabilities.

Citation

Cambridge, P. (2001), "The HIV testing of a man with learning disabilities: informed consent, confidentiality and policy", The Journal of Adult Protection, Vol. 3 No. 4, pp. 23-28. https://doi.org/10.1108/14668203200100025