Question

A pregnant woman with no known risk factors declines a routine HIV test. According to national guidelines, how should the healthcare professional proceed?

Accepted Answer

Respect her decision to decline testing after explaining risks and benefits

Answer

Perform the test without her knowledge

Answer

Notify child protection services immediately

Answer

Insist on testing due to public health concerns

Answer

Refuse to provide antenatal care

Practice question

A pregnant woman with no known risk factors declines a routine HIV test. According to national guidelines, how should the healthcare professional proceed?