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HIV and healthcare workers — DOccMed MCQ

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A 22-year-old newly qualified doctor is HIV positive on pre-employment screening. She is appointed to a general medical rotation that may include surgical placements. What is the most appropriate management?

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Correct answer: D — Proceed with rotation but exclude from EPPs unless viral load meets the required threshold

HIV-positive HCWs can continue clinical practice. The restriction is on EPPs, lifted if sustained undetectable viral load below 200 copies/ml on ART.

Reference: DH HIV-infected HCWs Guidance; GMC