do you have to report hiv status of patient in california

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CA HIV Reporting Regulations - Department of Public Health

25 hours ago All communicable disease reporting (including HIV) is in Chapter 4. Preventive Medical Service, Subchapter 1. Reportable Diseases and Conditions, Article 1. Reporting. HIV-specific reporting regulations are in Article 3.5 Reporting of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Infection. The Syringe Exchange Program regulations are in Subchapter 15. >> Go To The Portal

A person living with HIV is not required to disclose their HIV-positive status when stopped by the police nor do they have to report what medications they might be taking.Mar 9, 2019

Do you have to disclose HIV status in California?

Thanks to California Senate Bill 239, as of January 1, 2017, it is no longer a felony for people who are HIV-positive to have unprotected sex and not disclose their status.

Do HIV cases have to be reported?

All 50 states and the District of Columbia require health-care providers to report new cases of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) to their state health departments. As of July 1989, 28 (56%) states also required reporting of persons infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) (Figure 1).

Do doctors have to disclose their HIV status?

Doctors generally need a patient's written consent to disclose HIV-related information to employers and others requiring medical forms. These consent requirements are in HIPAA and many state laws, including New York's.

Is HIV a reportable diagnosis?

Individuals in research studies generally receive primary care; their primary care provider is required to report initial diagnosis of HIV and AIDS, and CD4<500 and positive viral load results done as part of primary care are reportable.