ANA Position Statement - Approved 9/6/91
The American Nurses Association (ANA) opposes perpetuation of
the myth that mandatory testing and mandatory disclosure of HIV status
of patients and/or nurses is a method to prevent the transmission of HIV
disease, and therefore does not advocate mandatory testing or mandatory
disclosure of HIV status. ANA supports the availability of voluntary
anonymous or confidential HIV testing which is conducted with informed
consent and pre- and post-test counseling. ANA continues to support
education regarding the transmission of HIV/AIDS and the use and
monitoring of universal precautions to prevent HIV/AIDS transmission.
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