Question

A 40-year-old male requests HIV testing but is worried about confidentiality. According to UK guidelines, which statement is correct?

Accepted Answer

Results are confidential, but positive results may be shared with public health agencies in anonymized form

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HIV testing must be reported to the local council

Answer

HIV results are always shared with the patient's employer

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Testing is illegal without partner notification

Answer

All test results are published publicly

Practice question

A 40-year-old male requests HIV testing but is worried about confidentiality. According to UK guidelines, which statement is correct?