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Occupational Exposure to HIV and Forced HIV Testing: Questions and Answers

Publication type: 
Brochure / Leaflet / Pamphlet / Information Sheet
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Agency: 
Canadian HIV/AIDS Legal Network
Sponsor: 
Health Canada, Canadian Strategy on HIV/AIDS
Date: 
2002
Pages: 
24
Summary: 
Document providing answers to key questions around the rights of Canadians with regard to forced HIV testing of people who are suspected of exposing others to HIV (such as doctors, dentists, police who are working and are exposed to blood). This was written in the context of recent calls for laws to force suspected "source persons" to undergo testing. Information about risk of HIV infection from occupational exposure; what to do after an exposure; how HIV testing and post-exposure medication can help workers; how workers can be protected; and the rights of people suspected of exposing workers to HIV, is provided.
Keywords: 
Canadian HIV/AIDS Legal Network; HIV; HIV/AIDS; AIDS; HIV testing; employment; HIV risk; workers rights; police; health care; nurses; firefighters